skyblue 3

#6CA6CD

X11 color

Skyblue 3 (#6CA6CD) is a medium, slightly cooler blue from the X11 Sky Blue series, where the brightness of the lighter variants begins to give way to a more substantial, atmospheric depth. Suitable for representing afternoon or overcast sky conditions, calm water reflections, and cooler tonal values in blue palettes, it is a useful mid-range cool blue for design applications requiring a less intense sky colour. The depth lends it a contemplative, restful quality.

Color Values

HEX

#6CA6CD

RGB

108, 166, 205

HSL

204.1, 49.2%, 61.4%

HSV

204.1, 47.3%, 80.4%

CMYK

47.3%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.7002 0.0835 239.0

Properties

Color Psychology

True blue is the world's most popular favorite color, representing trust, competence, and stability. It suppresses appetite and promotes productivity, making it ideal for work environments. Blue is the dominant color in corporate branding because it communicates reliability without emotional excess.

Design Usage

Medium blue is the default choice for primary buttons, navigation bars, and link text across the web. It forms the foundation of design systems for banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS products. While universally safe, it benefits from a distinctive hue angle or saturation to avoid blending into the sea of blue brands.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #6CA6CD;
color: #6CA6CD;
border-color: #6CA6CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.97:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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