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#6166EF color code is #6166EF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6166ef.

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#6166EF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6166EF is 0.1828. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.51:1 against white and 4.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6166EF on white4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
#6166EF on black4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6166EF4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6166EF4.66:1AA

#6166EF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6166EF?+
The hex code for #6166EF is #6166EF. In RGB it's rgb(97, 102, 239), and in HSL it's hsl(238, 82%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #6166EF?+
#6166EF in RGB is (97, 102, 239). Written in CSS: rgb(97, 102, 239).
What is the CMYK value of #6166EF?+
#6166EF converts to CMYK(59%, 57%, 0%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6166EF.
Is #6166ef a warm or cool color?+
#6166EF (#6166EF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6166ef belong to?+
#6166EF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 238°, 82%, 66% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6166ef accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6166EF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.51:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6166ef?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6166EF (#6166EF) is 7442 C Vivid Violet Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6166EF in design

Practical guidance for using #6166ef (#6166EF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6166EF is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6166EF (#6166EF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#6166EF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#6166EF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #6166EF

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #6166ef (#6166EF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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