Information about #6A6AA9 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6A6AA9 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(106, 106, 169) — 41.6% red, 41.6% green, 66.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 25 / 0 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6A6AA9 is a softly balanced deep-sea blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Scampi (#6F63A0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chetwode Blue (#666FB4) and Deloras (#606AA1).

In RGB terms — rgb(106, 106, 169) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6A6AA9 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #6A6AA9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A6AA9 color variations

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#6A6AA9 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 #6A6AA9

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

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

#6A6AA9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A6AA9
  • RGB106, 106, 169
  • CMYK25, 25, 0, 34
  • HSL240°, 27%, 54%
  • HSL Precise240°, 26.809%, 53.922%
  • HSV240°, 37%, 66%
  • HSB240°, 37%, 66%
  • HEX ID6A6AA9
  • DECIMAL ID6974121
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.3%
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