#6D9BA1 Color Meaning and Information

#6D9BA1 Color Information

#6D9BA1 RGB value is (109, 155, 161). The hex color red value is 109, green is 155, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 187°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 37percent.

#6D9BA1

rgb(109, 155, 161)

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#6D9BA1 Color Meaning

color #6D9BA1 signifies digital antiquity, weathered calm, and industrial nostalgia. #6D9BA1 muted, greyish-blue-green resembles early computer monitors, oxidized copper roofs, and fog over a still pond. Psychologically, Color #6D9BA1 promotes a sense of outdated reliability, soothing repetition, and a cool, detached form of contemplation. #6D9BA1 culturally references retro technology interfaces, vintage graphic design, and the palette of industrial decay. Spiritually, #6D9BA1 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 #6D9BA1 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

#6D9BA1

RGB

rgb(109, 155, 161)

HSL

hsl(187°, 22%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(32%, 4%, 0%, 37%)

HSV

hsv(187°, 32%, 63%)

XYZ

24.4610 29.2671 38.0781

Yxy

29.2671 0.2664 0.3188

Hunter Lab

54.0991 -1.6882 -0.9904

CIE-Lab

61.0166 -13.9280 -8.1205

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Green155 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue161 / 255 (63%)

63%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Color Variations

#6D9BA1 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

#6D9BA1 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 #6D9BA1 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:#6D9BA1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.06:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.06:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6D9BA1 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

#6D9BA1

protanopia

#8181a0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6D9BA1;

Text Color

color: #6D9BA1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6D9BA1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6D9BA140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6D9BA1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D9BA1 0%, #3e5d61 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6D9BA1 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.