#206D8E Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #206d8e is a medium-dark blue with a subtle green undertone and restrained saturation. Its controlled character suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use the hex code as a supporting field or interface background with white text, which provides about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #206d8e
What is #206d8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #206d8e is rgb(32, 109, 142), in HSL hsl(198, 63%, 34%) and in CMYK 77%, 23%, 0%, 44%.
How does #206d8e read in a palette?
#206d8e reads as a cool blue because its blue base and subtle green undertone create a calm, controlled impression rather than the energy of warmer, more saturated hues in most digital palettes. It suits technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces where a steady, professional mood is useful.
What colors pair well with #206d8e?
Is #206d8e readable on white or black?
#206d8e has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.