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#6C99A7 color code is #6C99A7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6c99a7.

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#6C99A7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6C99A7 is 0.2876. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.11:1 against white and 6.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6C99A7 on white3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6C99A7 on black6.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6C99A73.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6C99A76.75:1AA

#6C99A7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6C99A7?+
The hex code for #6C99A7 is #6C99A7. In RGB it's rgb(108, 153, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(194, 25%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #6C99A7?+
#6C99A7 in RGB is (108, 153, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 153, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #6C99A7?+
#6C99A7 converts to CMYK(35%, 8%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6C99A7.
Is #6c99a7 a warm or cool color?+
#6C99A7 (#6C99A7) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 194° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6c99a7 belong to?+
#6C99A7 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 194°, 25%, 54% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #6c99a7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6C99A7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.11:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6c99a7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6C99A7 (#6C99A7) is 7454 C Dusty Blue Gray, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6C99A7 in design

Practical guidance for using #6c99a7 (#6C99A7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6C99A7 (#6C99A7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6C99A7 (#6C99A7) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#6C99A7 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

#6C99A7 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.