Information about #6F7497 color

#6F7497 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6F7497 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(111, 116, 151) — 43.5% red, 45.5% green, 59.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 16 / 14 / 0 / 41. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6F7497 presents itself as a gently muted classic blue — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rhythm (#777696). Nearby in the Register you will also find Stained Red (#78779B) and Escapade (#667C91).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(111, 116, 151)), which gives #6F7497 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6F7497 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6F7497 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6F7497 color variations

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#6F7497 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 #6F7497

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

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6F7497
  • RGB111, 116, 151
  • CMYK16, 14, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(111, 116, 151)
  • HSL233°, 16%, 51%
  • HSL Precise232.5°, 16.129%, 51.373%
  • HSV233°, 26%, 59%
  • HSB233°, 26%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • GLSLvec3(0.435, 0.455, 0.592)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.435, 0.455, 0.592, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.435, 0.455, 0.592)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6F7497
  • DECIMAL ID7304343
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01