#6D8AC5
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #6D8AC5
The hex code #6D8AC5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 109 red, 138 green, and 197 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 45% cyan and 30% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#6D8AC5
RGB109, 138, 197
HSL220.2°, 43.1%, 60.0%
CMYK45%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV220.2°, 44.7%, 77.3%
LAB57.5, 5.5, -33.9
XYZ25.5, 25.5, 56.4
Decimal7178949
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.09:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.29:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.18:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #6D8AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #6D8AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #6D8AC5;
}