Information about #6F858E color

#6F858E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6F858E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(111, 133, 142) — 43.5% red, 52.2% green, 55.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 4 / 0 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6F858E is a gently muted sky-leaning 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 a hair away from Steel Grey (#6F828A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alexandra's Eyes (#73888C) and Slate Gray (#708090).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(111, 133, 142)), which gives #6F858E its character. If you plan to put text on a #6F858E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6F858E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6F858E color variations

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

#6F858E 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 #6F858E

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

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6F858E
  • RGB111, 133, 142
  • CMYK12, 4, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(111, 133, 142)
  • HSL197°, 12%, 50%
  • HSL Precise197.419°, 12.253%, 49.608%
  • HSV197°, 22%, 56%
  • HSB197°, 22%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.435, 0.522, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.435, 0.522, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.435, 0.522, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6F858E
  • DECIMAL ID7308686
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01