Color #0699BC Color / Colour Code #0699BC
This page shows the hex color code for color #0699bc (#0699BC). The colour is a cyan tone with 94% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0699BC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0699BC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 162, 192, and 222 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 192, 312, and 72 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0699BC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 192 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 192 to 237 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 192 with its complement at 12 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #0699BC
Lightness variations at hue 192 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0699BC
Design Use Cases for #0699BC
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #0699BC is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 38% lightness, #0699BC is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#0699BC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 192). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #0699BC (hue 192) to its complement at hue 12. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 222. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0699bc, #bc2a06);
CSS Code for #0699BC
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About Color #0699BC (#0699BC)
#0699BC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 6 red, 153 green, and 188 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 31.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 192 degrees with 94% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0699BC is 113/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 97% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0699BC against white is 3.34:1 and against black is 6.29:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.29:1.
The complementary colour #BC2A06 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0699BC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #06BC85 and #063CBC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0699BC?
- #0699BC is Color #0699BC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(6, 153, 188), HSL(192, 94%, 38%), and CMYK(97%, 19%, 0%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #0699BC accessible for text?
- Against white, #0699BC has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.29:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0699BC?
- The complementary colour is #BC2A06 (hue 12). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #06BC85 and #063CBC. The triadic palette adds #BC0698 and #98BC06 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0699BC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0699bc; or rgb(6, 153, 188); or hsl(192, 94%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 192 94% 38%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.