#6D9B9C Color Meaning and Information

#6D9B9C Color Information

#6D9B9C RGB value is (109, 155, 156). The hex color red value is 109, green is 155, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 181°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 39percent.

#6D9B9C

rgb(109, 155, 156)

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#6D9B9C Color Meaning

color #6D9B9C signifies digital antiquity, weathered calm, and industrial nostalgia. #6D9B9C muted, greyish-blue-green resembles early computer monitors, oxidized copper roofs, and fog over a still pond. Psychologically, Color #6D9B9C promotes a sense of outdated reliability, soothing repetition, and a cool, detached form of contemplation. #6D9B9C culturally references retro technology interfaces, vintage graphic design, and the palette of industrial decay. Spiritually, #6D9B9C color represents memory stored in machines, the calming effect of obsolescence, and a quiet, persistent presence that has lost its intensity but not its essence, embodying a weathered and pacifying stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #6D9B9C 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

#6D9B9C

RGB

rgb(109, 155, 156)

HSL

hsl(181°, 19%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(30%, 1%, 0%, 39%)

HSV

hsv(181°, 30%, 61%)

XYZ

24.0288 29.0942 35.8018

Yxy

29.0942 0.2702 0.3272

Hunter Lab

53.9390 -1.8175 -0.6555

CIE-Lab

60.8647 -15.1575 -5.5168

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Green155 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue156 / 255 (61%)

61%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Color Variations

#6D9B9C 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

#6D9B9C 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 #6D9B9C 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:#6D9B9C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6D9B9C 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

#6D9B9C

protanopia

#81819c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6D9B9C;

Text Color

color: #6D9B9C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6D9B9C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6D9B9C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6D9B9C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D9B9C 0%, #3f5c5d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6D9B9C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.