#6DA8DB

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #6DA8DB

The hex code #6DA8DB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(109, 168, 219).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 50% C, 23% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. With a hue angle of 207.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#6DA8DB
RGB109, 168, 219
HSL207.8°, 60.4%, 64.3%
CMYK50%, 23%, 0%, 14%
HSV207.8°, 50.2%, 85.9%
LAB66.8, -5.1, -31.7
XYZ33.1, 36.4, 72.3
Decimal7186651

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.27:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #6DA8DB; }
.text-color { color: #6DA8DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #6DA8DB; }

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