Information about #6685A9 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6685A9 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(102, 133, 169) (40% red, 52.2% green, 66.3% blue), or CMYK 26 / 14 / 0 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced steel-blue azure, #6685A9 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 practically indistinguishable from Ashleigh Blue (#6B86AA). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Blue (#6B8BA4) and Hoki (#65869F).

In RGB terms — rgb(102, 133, 169) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6685A9 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #6685A9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6685A9 color variations

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#6685A9 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 #6685A9

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

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Dusty Blue color link
Dusty Blue

#5A86AD

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Off Blue color link
Off Blue

#5684AE

Shadow Blue color link
Shadow Blue

#778BA5

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6685A9
  • RGB102, 133, 169
  • CMYK26, 14, 0, 34
  • HSL212°, 28%, 53%
  • HSL Precise212.239°, 28.033%, 53.137%
  • HSV212°, 40%, 66%
  • HSB212°, 40%, 66%
  • HEX ID6685A9
  • DECIMAL ID6718889
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.3%
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