Moody Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #6B71C7.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
107, 113, 199 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 43%, 0%, 22% for print applications.
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Moody Blue
#6B71C7
Moody Blue color values
- HEX
- #6B71C7
- RGB
- 107, 113, 199
- HSL
- 236°, 45%, 60%
- CMYK
- 46, 43, 0, 22
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Moody Blue sits at 236° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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, Moody Blue is rendered as rgb(107, 113, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Moody Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 46C 43M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (46%), 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 Moody Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6B71C7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 107, 113, 199;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6B71C7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 46%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(107, 113, 199)
rgba(107, 113, 199, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6B71C7?
#6B71C7 is Moody Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 107, 113, 199. It has a hue of 236°, 45%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6B71C7?
The RGB color code for #6B71C7 is rgb(107, 113, 199). This means it contains 107 red,
113 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moody Blue a warm or cool color?
Moody Blue (#6B71C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6B71C7 in CSS?
You can use #6B71C7 in CSS with:
background-color: #6B71C7; or color: #6B71C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 113, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 43%, 0%, 22%.