Information about #6171A2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6171A2 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(97, 113, 162) — 38% red, 44.3% green, 63.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 25 / 19 / 0 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced blue, #6171A2 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Deloras (#606AA1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grizzlies Blue (#5D76A9) and Panorama (#597499).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(97, 113, 162)), which gives #6171A2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6171A2 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #6171A2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6171A2 color variations

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#6171A2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6171A2

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Stormy Blue color link
Stormy Blue

#507B9C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6171A2
  • RGB97, 113, 162
  • CMYK25, 19, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(97, 113, 162)
  • HSL225°, 26%, 51%
  • HSL Precise225.231°, 25.896%, 50.784%
  • HSV225°, 40%, 64%
  • HSB225°, 40%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.380, 0.443, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.380, 0.443, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.380, 0.443, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6171A2
  • DECIMAL ID6386082
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01