#6CA0DD Color Meaning and Information

#6CA0DD Color Information

#6CA0DD RGB value is (108, 160, 221). The hex color red value is 108, green is 160, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

#6CA0DD

rgb(108, 160, 221)

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#6CA0DD Color Meaning

Color #6CA0DD signifies soft clarity, youthful energy, and gentle optimism. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and approachable freshness. Color #6CA0DD encourages attentive focus, relaxed thought, and subtle cheerfulness. In design, color #6CA0DD pairs well with neutrals, pastels, or vibrant accents, adding light and balance. #6CA0DD embodies freshness, clarity, and gentle vitality. #6CA0DD color promotes clear observation, steady engagement, and visual optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #6CA0DD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#6CA0DD

RGB

rgb(108, 160, 221)

HSL

hsl(212°, 62%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(51%, 28%, 0%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(212°, 51%, 87%)

XYZ

31.8063 33.5502 73.2061

Yxy

33.5502 0.2295 0.2421

Hunter Lab

57.9225 -0.0442 -6.2616

CIE-Lab

64.6040 -0.2987 -36.2377

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)

42%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue221 / 255 (87%)

87%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)

51%

Magenta28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#6CA0DD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#6CA0DD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #6CA0DD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#6CA0DD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6CA0DD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#6CA0DD

protanopia

#8383ce

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6CA0DD;

Text Color

color: #6CA0DD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6CA0DD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6CA0DD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6CA0DD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6CA0DD 0%, #255c9c 100%);

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