Information about #6A8B87 color

#6A8B87 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A8B87 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 139, 135) (41.6% red, 54.5% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 13 / 0 / 2 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #6A8B87 reads as a calm, restrained cyan and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Undercover (#648985). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gumbo (#718F8A) and Gothic (#698890).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(106, 139, 135)), which gives #6A8B87 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A8B87 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #6A8B87 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6A8B87 color variations

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#6A8B87 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 #6A8B87

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

Undercover color link
Undercover

#648985

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Steel Teal color link
Steel Teal

#5F8A8B

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Horizon color link
Horizon

#648894

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A8B87
  • RGB106, 139, 135
  • CMYK13, 0, 2, 45
  • CSSrgb(106, 139, 135)
  • HSL173°, 13%, 48%
  • HSL Precise172.727°, 13.469%, 48.039%
  • HSV173°, 24%, 55%
  • HSB173°, 24%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.545, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.545, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.545, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6A8B87
  • DECIMAL ID6982535
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01