Information about #6D8997 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6D8997 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(109, 137, 151) (42.7% red, 53.7% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 16 / 5 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #6D8997 reads as a calm, restrained azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Antique Navy Hue (#718894). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bluish Grey (#748B97) and Tsunami (#6B8393).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(109, 137, 151)), which gives #6D8997 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D8997 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #6D8997 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6D8997 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#6D8997 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#6D8997 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#6D8997 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#6D8997 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#6D8997 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#7B6D97
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #6D8997

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

Antique Navy Hue color link
Antique Navy Hue

#718894

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Scotty Silver color link
Scotty Silver

#758A9C

Horizon color link
Horizon

#648894

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Light Slate Gray color link
Light Slate Gray

#778899

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

#6D8997 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D8997
  • RGB109, 137, 151
  • CMYK16, 5, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(109, 137, 151)
  • HSL200°, 17%, 51%
  • HSL Precise200°, 16.8%, 50.98%
  • HSV200°, 28%, 59%
  • HSB200°, 28%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.537, 0.592)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.537, 0.592, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.537, 0.592)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6D8997
  • DECIMAL ID7178647
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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