Information about #6A85AF color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A85AF is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 133, 175) (41.6% red, 52.2% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 27 / 16 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6A85AF is a softly balanced azure 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 almost identical to Ashleigh Blue (#6B86AA). Nearby in the Register you will also find Glaucous (#6082B6) and Grey Blue (#6B8BA4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(106, 133, 175)), which gives #6A85AF its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A85AF background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #6A85AF has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A85AF color variations

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#6A85AF 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 #6A85AF

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

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Faded Blue color link
Faded Blue

#658CBB

Masquerade color link
Masquerade

#7285BC

Ship Cove color link
Ship Cove

#7988AB

Dusty Blue color link
Dusty Blue

#5A86AD

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Shadow Blue color link
Shadow Blue

#778BA5

#6A85AF color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A85AF
  • RGB106, 133, 175
  • CMYK27, 16, 0, 31
  • HSL217°, 30%, 55%
  • HSL Precise216.522°, 30.131%, 55.098%
  • HSV217°, 39%, 69%
  • HSB217°, 39%, 69%
  • HEX ID6A85AF
  • DECIMAL ID6981039
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
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