Information about #6E6C7E color

#6E6C7E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6E6C7E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(110, 108, 126) — 43.1% red, 42.4% green, 49.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 7 / 0 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #6E6C7E reads as a softly muted neutral grey and feels open and friendly. 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 Waterloo (#727282). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mamba (#766D7C) and Raven (#6F747B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(110, 108, 126)), which gives #6E6C7E its character. If you plan to put text on a #6E6C7E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. No one has named #6E6C7E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6E6C7E color variations

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#6E6C7E 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 #6E6C7E

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

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

Mist Blue color link
Mist Blue

#646D7E

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Rum color link
Rum

#716675

Infinity color link
Infinity

#6A7376

Dolphin color link
Dolphin

#6A6873

Jet Gray color link
Jet Gray

#616D7E

#6E6C7E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E6C7E
  • RGB110, 108, 126
  • CMYK6, 7, 0, 51
  • HSL247°, 8%, 46%
  • HSL Precise246.667°, 7.692%, 45.882%
  • HSV247°, 14%, 49%
  • HSB247°, 14%, 49%
  • HEX ID6E6C7E
  • DECIMAL ID7236734
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
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