#6D9299
A medium, muted cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #6D9299
The precise color #6D9299 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. Its digital footprint relies on 109 parts red, 146 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 29% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.