Information about #6D718D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6D718D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(109, 113, 141) (42.7% red, 44.3% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 13 / 11 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted classic blue, #6D718D carries an easy, daylight feel. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Waterloo (#727282). Slightly further away sit Weathered Blue (#677583) and Lynch (#697D89).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(109, 113, 141)), which gives #6D718D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #6D718D: 4.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.4:1 for black. No one has named #6D718D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6D718D color variations

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#6D718D 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 #6D718D

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

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D718D
  • RGB109, 113, 141
  • CMYK13, 11, 0, 45
  • HSL233°, 13%, 49%
  • HSL Precise232.5°, 12.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV233°, 23%, 55%
  • HSB233°, 23%, 55%
  • HEX ID6D718D
  • DECIMAL ID7172493
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
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