Information about #6B6887 color

#6B6887 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6B6887 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(107, 104, 135) — 42% red, 40.8% green, 52.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 12 / 0 / 47. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6B6887 presents itself as a gently muted classic blue — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Kimberly (#695D87). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mist Blue (#646D7E) and Mousy Wisteria (#766980).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(107, 104, 135)), which gives #6B6887 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B6887 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6B6887 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6B6887 color variations

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#6B6887 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 #6B6887

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

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Mist Blue color link
Mist Blue

#646D7E

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Jet Gray color link
Jet Gray

#616D7E

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

#6B6887 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B6887
  • RGB107, 104, 135
  • CMYK11, 12, 0, 47
  • CSSrgb(107, 104, 135)
  • HSL246°, 13%, 47%
  • HSL Precise245.806°, 12.971%, 46.863%
  • HSV246°, 23%, 53%
  • HSB246°, 23%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.408, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.408, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.408, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6B6887
  • DECIMAL ID7039111
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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