Information about #6A73C8 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A73C8 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 115, 200) (41.6% red, 45.1% green, 78.4% blue), or CMYK 37 / 33 / 0 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #6A73C8 reads as a pleasantly vivid classic blue and floats near the light end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Toolbox (#746CC0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chetwode Blue (#666FB4) and Dark Periwinkle (#665FD1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(106, 115, 200)), which gives #6A73C8 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6A73C8 color variations

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#6A73C8 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 #6A73C8

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

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Masquerade color link
Masquerade

#7285BC

Misty Lupine color link
Misty Lupine

#7983D3

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Slate Blue color link
Slate Blue

#6A5ACD

Moody Blue color link
Moody Blue

#8378C7

Light Indigo color link
Light Indigo

#6D5ACF

Danube color link
Danube

#5B89C0

#6A73C8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A73C8
  • RGB106, 115, 200
  • CMYK37, 33, 0, 22
  • CSSrgb(106, 115, 200)
  • HSL234°, 46%, 60%
  • HSL Precise234.255°, 46.078%, 60%
  • HSV234°, 47%, 78%
  • HSB234°, 47%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.451, 0.784)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.451, 0.784, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.451, 0.784)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB78.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID6A73C8
  • DECIMAL ID6976456
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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