Grayish Blue

The color #6D738D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 109, 115, 141 and HSL values of 229°, 13%, 49%.

Color Values for #6D738D

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HEX:
#6D738D
RGB:
rgb(109,115,141)
HSL:
hsl(229,13%,49%)
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 45%)

Color Composition of #6D738D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6D738D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 42.7%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #6D738D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #6D738D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6D738D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #6D738D

The complementary color for #6D738D is #8D876D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6D738D

The analogous colors for #6D738D are #6D838D and #776D8D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6D738D

The triadic colors for #6D738D are #8D6D73 and #738D6D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6D738D

These are the darker variations of #6D738D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #575C71 and #414555. This progression shows how #6D738D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6D738D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8A8FA4 and #A7ABBB. This progression shows how #6D738D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6D738D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6D738D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#6D738D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6D738D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6D738D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 109, 115, 141 and HSL values of 229°, 13%, 49%.

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