Information about #6173A8 color

#6173A8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6173A8 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(97, 115, 168) — 38% red, 45.1% green, 65.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 28 / 21 / 0 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6173A8 is a softly balanced 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 Grizzlies Blue (#5D76A9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deloras (#606AA1) and Chetwode Blue (#666FB4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(97, 115, 168)), which gives #6173A8 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6173A8 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #6173A8 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6173A8 color variations

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#6173A8 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 #6173A8

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

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Dusty Blue color link
Dusty Blue

#5A86AD

Off Blue color link
Off Blue

#5684AE

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6173A8
  • RGB97, 115, 168
  • CMYK28, 21, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(97, 115, 168)
  • HSL225°, 29%, 52%
  • HSL Precise224.789°, 28.98%, 51.961%
  • HSV225°, 42%, 66%
  • HSB225°, 42%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.380, 0.451, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.380, 0.451, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.380, 0.451, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6173A8
  • DECIMAL ID6386600
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01