Information about #6D97BA color

#6D97BA color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6D97BA belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(109, 151, 186) — 42.7% red, 59.2% green, 72.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 30 / 14 / 0 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6D97BA is a moderately toned sky-leaning azure 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 a hair away from Phoenix of the Sea (#7092BA). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cerulean Frost (#6D9BC3) and Air Superiority Blue (#72A0C1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(109, 151, 186)), which gives #6D97BA its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D97BA background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #6D97BA so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6D97BA color variations

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#6D97BA 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 #6D97BA

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

Shakespeare color link
Shakespeare

#609AB8

Faded Blue color link
Faded Blue

#658CBB

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Greyblue color link
Greyblue

#77A1B5

Hannah color link
Hannah

#6DA5B4

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Blue Koi color link
Blue Koi

#659EC7

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Masquerade color link
Masquerade

#7285BC

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D97BA
  • RGB109, 151, 186
  • CMYK30, 14, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(109, 151, 186)
  • HSL207°, 36%, 58%
  • HSL Precise207.273°, 35.814%, 57.843%
  • HSV207°, 41%, 73%
  • HSB207°, 41%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.592, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.592, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.592, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6D97BA
  • DECIMAL ID7182266
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01