Information about #6A7CA1 color

#6A7CA1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A7CA1 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(106, 124, 161) — 41.6% red, 48.6% green, 63.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 22 / 15 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6A7CA1 presents itself as a softly toned sky-leaning azure — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Hoki (#65869F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ashleigh Blue (#6B86AA) and Greyish Blue (#5E819D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(106, 124, 161)), which gives #6A7CA1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A7CA1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #6A7CA1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6A7CA1 color variations

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#6A7CA1 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 #6A7CA1

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

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A7CA1
  • RGB106, 124, 161
  • CMYK22, 15, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(106, 124, 161)
  • HSL220°, 23%, 52%
  • HSL Precise220.364°, 22.634%, 52.353%
  • HSV220°, 34%, 63%
  • HSB220°, 34%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.486, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.486, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.486, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6A7CA1
  • DECIMAL ID6978721
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01