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#6E9CC9 color code is #6E9CC9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6e9cc9.

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#6E9CC9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6E9CC9 is 0.3131. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.89:1 against white and 7.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6E9CC9 on white2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6E9CC9 on black7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6E9CC92.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6E9CC97.26:1AAA

#6E9CC9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6E9CC9?+
The hex code for #6E9CC9 is #6E9CC9. In RGB it's rgb(110, 156, 201), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 46%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #6E9CC9?+
#6E9CC9 in RGB is (110, 156, 201). Written in CSS: rgb(110, 156, 201).
What is the CMYK value of #6E9CC9?+
#6E9CC9 converts to CMYK(45%, 22%, 0%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6E9CC9.
Is #6e9cc9 a warm or cool color?+
#6E9CC9 (#6E9CC9) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6e9cc9 belong to?+
#6E9CC9 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 46%, 61% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6e9cc9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6E9CC9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.89:1 — 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 #6e9cc9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6E9CC9 (#6E9CC9) is 4415 C Hydrangea, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6E9CC9 in design

Practical guidance for using #6e9cc9 (#6E9CC9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6E9CC9 (#6E9CC9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6E9CC9 (#6E9CC9) 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

#6E9CC9 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

#6E9CC9 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.