Information about #6E78A2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6E78A2 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(110, 120, 162) — 43.1% red, 47.1% green, 63.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 20 / 16 / 0 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained blue, #6E78A2 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 a near neighbor of Stained Red (#78779B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rhythm (#777696) and Ashleigh Blue (#6B86AA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(110, 120, 162)), which gives #6E78A2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6E78A2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. #6E78A2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6E78A2 color variations

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#6E78A2 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 #6E78A2

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

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

#6E78A2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E78A2
  • RGB110, 120, 162
  • CMYK20, 16, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(110, 120, 162)
  • HSL228°, 22%, 53%
  • HSL Precise228.462°, 21.849%, 53.333%
  • HSV228°, 32%, 64%
  • HSB228°, 32%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.431, 0.471, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.431, 0.471, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.431, 0.471, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6E78A2
  • DECIMAL ID7239842
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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