Color #6267DA Color / Colour Code #6267DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #6267da (#6267DA). The colour is a blue tone with 62% saturation and 62% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6267DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6267DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 208, 238, and 268 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 238, 358, and 118 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6267DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 238 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 238 to 283 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 238 with its complement at 58 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 #6267DA
Lightness variations at hue 238 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6267DA
Design Use Cases for #6267DA
Vibrant Brand Color
#6267DA has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 62% lightness, #6267DA has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Trust & Professional Identity
#6267DA sits in the blue range (hue 238). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #6267DA (hue 238) to its complement at hue 58. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 268. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6267da, #dad662);
CSS Code for #6267DA
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About Color #6267DA (#6267DA)
#6267DA is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 98 red, 103 green, and 218 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 238 degrees with 62% saturation and 62% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6267DA is 115/255 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 55% cyan, 53% magenta, 0% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6267DA against white is 4.70:1 and against black is 4.47:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 43% lightness.
The complementary colour #DAD662 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6267DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #62A2DA and #9A62DA, 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 #6267DA?
- #6267DA is Color #6267DA, a blue color (colour) with RGB(98, 103, 218), HSL(238, 62%, 62%), and CMYK(55%, 53%, 0%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 115/255.
- Is #6267DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #6267DA has a contrast ratio of 4.70:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.47:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6267DA?
- The complementary colour is #DAD662 (hue 58). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #62A2DA and #9A62DA. The triadic palette adds #DA6266 and #66DA62 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6267DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6267da; or rgb(98, 103, 218); or hsl(238, 62%, 62%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 238 62% 62%; 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.