Information about #6999A3 color

#6999A3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6999A3 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(105, 153, 163) (41.2% red, 60% green, 63.9% blue), or CMYK 23 / 4 / 0 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6999A3 presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Desaturated Cyan (#669999). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cadet Blue (#5F9EA0) and Awash (#739CA9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(105, 153, 163)), which gives #6999A3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6999A3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6999A3 color variations

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#6999A3 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 #6999A3

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

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Bounce color link
Bounce

#679394

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

#6999A3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6999A3
  • RGB105, 153, 163
  • CMYK23, 4, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(105, 153, 163)
  • HSL190°, 24%, 53%
  • HSL Precise190.345°, 23.967%, 52.549%
  • HSV190°, 36%, 64%
  • HSB190°, 36%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • GLSLvec3(0.412, 0.600, 0.639)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.412, 0.600, 0.639, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.412, 0.600, 0.639)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6999A3
  • DECIMAL ID6920611
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01