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#6CA6B7 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6CA6B7 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6CA6B7 Color Information

#6CA6B7 RGB value is (108, 166, 183). The hex color red value is 108, green is 166, and blue is 183. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 28percent.

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#6CA6B7 Color Meaning

Color #6CA6B7 conveys tactical calm, aerial dominance, and strategic clarity. #6CA6B7 mid-tone blue—lighter than navy but cooler than sky—suggests command from above without arrogance. Psychologically, color #6CA6B7 promotes focus under pressure, making #6CA6B7 ideal for aviation dashboards, military training systems, and crisis-response interfaces where decisions must be swift and sound. Historically tied to aerospace supremacy, #6CA6B7 shade avoids both the warmth of friendship and the coldness of control. Spiritually, #6CA6B7 represents perspective earned through elevation—seeing the whole battlefield, not just your position. Use color #6CA6B7 when your brand must signal competence that observes, adapts, and leads without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #6CA6B7 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
#6CA6B7
RGB
rgb(108, 166, 183)
HSL
hsl(194°, 34%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 9%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 41%, 72%)
XYZ
28.3678 33.8795 49.8440
Yxy
33.8795 0.2531 0.3022
Hunter Lab
58.2061 -2.0746 -2.2226
CIE-Lab
64.8668 -14.4207 -14.7141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue183 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#6CA6B7 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

#6CA6B7 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 #6CA6B7 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6CA6B7 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

#6CA6B7

protanopia

#8586b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6CA6B7;

Text Color

color: #6CA6B7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6CA6B7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6CA6B740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6CA6B7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6CA6B7 0%, #386572 100%);

#6CA6B7 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6CA6B7 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.