#6080B0 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels professional and restrained. The hex code for this cool shade is #6080b0. Because it is muted and matte, it functions well as a stable background color for corporate or security interfaces. Black text remains highly readable against this tone, meeting standard contrast requirements. Pair it with off-white or soft cream to avoid a washed-out, bleak appearance.
Questions about #6080b0
What is #6080b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6080b0 is rgb(96, 128, 176), in HSL hsl(216, 34%, 53%) and in CMYK 45%, 27%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #6080b0 for a balanced design?
Is #6080b0 readable on white or black?
#6080b0 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.