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#6186CC color code is #6186CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6186cc.

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#6186CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6186CC is 0.2395. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.63:1 against white and 5.79:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6186CC on white3.63:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6186CC on black5.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6186CC3.63:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6186CC5.79:1AA

#6186CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6186CC?+
The hex code for #6186CC is #6186CC. In RGB it's rgb(97, 134, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(219, 51%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #6186CC?+
#6186CC in RGB is (97, 134, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(97, 134, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #6186CC?+
#6186CC converts to CMYK(52%, 34%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6186CC.
Is #6186cc a warm or cool color?+
#6186CC (#6186CC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 219° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6186cc belong to?+
#6186CC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 219°, 51%, 59% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6186cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6186CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.63:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6186cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6186CC (#6186CC) is 4418 C Cornflower Field, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6186CC in design

Practical guidance for using #6186cc (#6186CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6186CC (#6186CC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6186CC (#6186CC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#6186CC 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

#6186CC 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.