#6079C4 Hex Color
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A cool, dusty blue, #6079c4 features a muted, matte finish. Designers often rely on this unsaturated tone for clean, trustworthy UI backgrounds in corporate or tech-focused applications. Black text creates a clear 5.0:1 contrast on this surface, satisfying accessibility needs. As a hex code, it functions better as a balanced supporting color than an aggressive focal point, which helps it ground more vivid design elements.
Questions about #6079c4
What is #6079c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6079c4 is rgb(96, 121, 196), in HSL hsl(225, 46%, 57%) and in CMYK 51%, 38%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #6079c4?
#6079c4 works best when paired with neutrals like charcoal or light slate grays to maintain its professional character. For a more vibrant contrast, soft creams or muted peach tones can provide balance without overwhelming this color's dusty, unsaturated quality.
Is #6079c4 readable on white or black?
#6079c4 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.