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Shakespeare

#6BA8C7

Shakespeare is a cool light color with the hex code #6BA8C7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 107, 168, 199 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 16%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shakespeare color values

HEX
#6BA8C7
RGB
107, 168, 199
HSL
200°, 45%, 60%
CMYK
46, 16, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shakespeare sits at 200° 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, Shakespeare is rendered as rgb(107, 168, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Shakespeare translates to a CMYK breakdown of 46C 16M 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Shakespeare

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6BA8C7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 107, 168, 199;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6BA8C7',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 46%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(107, 168, 199)
rgba(107, 168, 199, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 200° on the color wheel

Telegram logo
Telegram
Elastic logo
Elastic
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Oatly logo
Oatly

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6BA8C7?
#6BA8C7 is Shakespeare, a cool light color with RGB values of 107, 168, 199. It has a hue of 200°, 45% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6BA8C7?
The RGB color code for #6BA8C7 is rgb(107, 168, 199). This means it contains 107 red, 168 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shakespeare a warm or cool color?
Shakespeare (#6BA8C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6BA8C7 in CSS?
You can use #6BA8C7 in CSS with: background-color: #6BA8C7; or color: #6BA8C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 168, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 16%, 0%, 22%.

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