#6081B5 Hex Color
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#6081b5 is a muted, cool blue with a dusty finish and low saturation, giving layouts a steady, understated feel. It supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. Black text reads clearly at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6081b5.
Questions about #6081b5
What is #6081b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6081b5 is rgb(96, 129, 181), in HSL hsl(217, 36%, 54%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6081b5?
#6081b5 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted neutrals because these companions reinforce its dusty blue character while preserving a calm, understated mood across interfaces, brand layouts, and other visual systems. Small terracotta or burgundy accents can add warmth.
Does #6081b5 feel warm or cool?
#6081b5 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue and dusty, low-saturation finish create a calm, restrained impression rather than a warm, energetic one on screen and in print. Pairing it with warm white can soften that cool edge.
Is #6081b5 readable on white or black?
#6081b5 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.