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#6699FF color code is #6699FF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6699ff.

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#6699FF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6699FF is 0.3283. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.78:1 against white and 7.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6699FF on white2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6699FF on black7.57:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6699FF2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6699FF7.57:1AAA

#6699FF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6699FF?+
The hex code for #6699FF is #6699FF. In RGB it's rgb(102, 153, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 100%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #6699FF?+
#6699FF in RGB is (102, 153, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 153, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #6699FF?+
#6699FF converts to CMYK(60%, 40%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6699FF.
Is #6699ff a warm or cool color?+
#6699FF (#6699FF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6699ff belong to?+
#6699FF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 100%, 70% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6699ff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6699FF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.78:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6699ff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6699FF (#6699FF) is 17-4032 Cornflower Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6699FF in design

Practical guidance for using #6699ff (#6699FF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6699FF (#6699FF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6699FF (#6699FF) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#6699FF 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#6699FF is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.