Color swatch image showing #6CA0DE with RGB(108,160,222) values

#6CA0DE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6CA0DE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6CA0DE Color Information

#6CA0DE RGB value is (108, 160, 222). The hex color red value is 108, green is 160, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#6CA0DE Color Meaning

Color #6CA0DE signifies soft clarity, youthful energy, and gentle optimism. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and approachable freshness. Color #6CA0DE encourages attentive focus, relaxed thought, and subtle cheerfulness. In design, color #6CA0DE pairs well with neutrals, pastels, or vibrant accents, adding light and balance. #6CA0DE embodies freshness, clarity, and gentle vitality. #6CA0DE color promotes clear observation, steady engagement, and visual optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #6CA0DE 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
#6CA0DE
RGB
rgb(108, 160, 222)
HSL
hsl(213°, 63%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 28%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 51%, 87%)
XYZ
31.9400 33.6037 73.9100
Yxy
33.6037 0.2290 0.2410
Hunter Lab
57.9687 0.0004 -6.3769
CIE-Lab
64.6468 0.0024 -36.7237

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue222 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#6CA0DE 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

#6CA0DE 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 #6CA0DE 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+)

2.72:1
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 #6CA0DE 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

#6CA0DE

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6CA0DE;

Text Color

color: #6CA0DE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6CA0DE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6CA0DE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6CA0DE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6CA0DE 0%, #245a9d 100%);

#6CA0DE Color FAQs

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