Hippie Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #6AA5BE.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
106, 165, 190 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 13%, 0%, 25% for print applications.
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Hippie Blue
#6AA5BE
Hippie Blue color values
- HEX
- #6AA5BE
- RGB
- 106, 165, 190
- HSL
- 198°, 39%, 58%
- CMYK
- 44, 13, 0, 25
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Hippie Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Hippie Blue is rendered as rgb(106, 165, 190), where the blue channel is highest at 190, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Hippie Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 44C 13M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (44%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Hippie Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6AA5BE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 165, 190;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6AA5BE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 44%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 165, 190)
rgba(106, 165, 190, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6AA5BE?
#6AA5BE is Hippie Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 106, 165, 190. It has a hue of 198°, 39%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6AA5BE?
The RGB color code for #6AA5BE is rgb(106, 165, 190). This means it contains 106 red,
165 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hippie Blue a warm or cool color?
Hippie Blue (#6AA5BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6AA5BE in CSS?
You can use #6AA5BE in CSS with:
background-color: #6AA5BE; or color: #6AA5BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 165, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 13%, 0%, 25%.