Emotion & Mood
Personality & Symbolism
Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.
Color Harmonies
Visual Analysis
Technical Values
| HEX | #6495ED |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 149, 237) |
| HSL | hsl(219, 79%, 66%) |
| CMYK | 58%, 37%, 0%, 7% |
| Contrast | Light |
| CSS | background: #6495ed; |
Accessibility — WCAG Contrast
WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).
Color Psychology
Color Temperature
This cool-toned color (hue 219°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.
Visual Weight
With 66% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.
Saturation Impact
The high saturation (79%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.
Design Applications
Corporate & Enterprise
Communicates trust and professionalism — the top choice for corporate sites, legal firms, and B2B SaaS.
Government & Institutions
Authority and dependability — frequently used for government portals, educational institutions, and official communications.
CTAs & Accents
High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.