Information about #A6A7B9 color

#A6A7B9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A6A7B9 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(166, 167, 185) (65.1% red, 65.5% green, 72.5% blue), or CMYK 7 / 7 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A6A7B9 presents itself as a calm, restrained blue — one that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mischka (#A5A9B2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Freestyling (#A4A8B0) and Forecast (#A2AAB1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(166, 167, 185)), which gives #A6A7B9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A6A7B9 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #A6A7B9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A6A7B9 color variations

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#A6A7B9 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 #A6A7B9

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

Mischka color link
Mischka

#A5A9B2

Freestyling color link
Freestyling

#A4A8B0

Forecast color link
Forecast

#A2AAB1

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Gull Grey color link
Gull Grey

#A4ADB0

Titans Grey color link
Titans Grey

#A5ACAF

Metro color link
Metro

#ACAFB1

Eskimo color link
Eskimo

#A2B4BA

#A6A7B9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A6A7B9
  • RGB166, 167, 185
  • CMYK7, 7, 0, 27
  • HSL237°, 12%, 69%
  • HSL Precise236.842°, 11.95%, 68.824%
  • HSV237°, 10%, 73%
  • HSB237°, 10%, 73%
  • HEX IDA6A7B9
  • DECIMAL ID10921913
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.5%
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