Color swatch image showing #6D9BB4 with RGB(109,155,180) values
Color swatch image showing #6D9BB4 with RGB(109,155,180) values

#6D9BB4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6D9BB4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6D9BB4 Color Information

#6D9BB4 RGB value is (109, 155, 180). The hex color red value is 109, green is 155, and blue is 180. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 29 percent.

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#6D9BB4 Color Meaning

Color #6D9BB4 conveys tactical calm, aerial dominance, and strategic clarity. #6D9BB4 mid-tone blue—lighter than navy but cooler than sky—suggests command from above without arrogance. Psychologically, color #6D9BB4 promotes focus under pressure, making #6D9BB4 ideal for aviation dashboards, military training systems, and crisis-response interfaces where decisions must be swift and sound. Historically tied to aerospace supremacy, #6D9BB4 shade avoids both the warmth of friendship and the coldness of control. Spiritually, #6D9BB4 represents perspective earned through elevation—seeing the whole battlefield, not just your position. Use color #6D9BB4 when your brand must signal competence that observes, adapts, and leads without shouting.

Color Conversion

Convert #6D9BB4 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
#6D9BB4
RGB
rgb(109, 155, 180)
HSL
hsl(201°, 32%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 14%, 0%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 39%, 71%)
XYZ
26.2662 29.9892 47.5841
Yxy
29.9892 0.2529 0.2888
Hunter Lab
54.7624 -1.1392 -2.4101
CIE-Lab
61.6449 -8.9972 -17.9035

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Green155 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue180 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#6D9BB4 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

#6D9BB4 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 #6D9BB4 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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#6D9BB4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6D9BB4 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

#6D9BB4

protanopia

#8181ae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6D9BB4;

Text Color

color: #6D9BB4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6D9BB4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6D9BB440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6D9BB4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6D9BB4 0%, #3a5d70 100%);

#6D9BB4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6D9BB4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.