Information about #6A859D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6A859D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(106, 133, 157) — 41.6% red, 52.2% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 9 / 0 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #6A859D reads as a calm, restrained steel-blue azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hoki (#65869F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bermuda Grey (#6F8C9F) and Grey Blue (#6B8BA4).

In RGB terms — rgb(106, 133, 157) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #6A859D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #6A859D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A859D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6A859D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#6A859D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#6A859D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#6A859D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#6A859D 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #6A859D

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

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Horizon color link
Horizon

#648894

Antique Navy Hue color link
Antique Navy Hue

#718894

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Scotty Silver color link
Scotty Silver

#758A9C

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Ashleigh Blue color link
Ashleigh Blue

#6B86AA

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

#6A859D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A859D
  • RGB106, 133, 157
  • CMYK20, 9, 0, 38
  • HSL208°, 21%, 52%
  • HSL Precise208.235°, 20.648%, 51.569%
  • HSV208°, 32%, 62%
  • HSB208°, 32%, 62%
  • HEX ID6A859D
  • DECIMAL ID6981021
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
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