#6098B6 Hex Color
A dependable dusty blue with cool undertones
This dusty, unsaturated blue reads as a dependable mid-tone with a cool temperament. Because it avoids being too vivid, it serves well as a background for financial or tech interfaces where clarity matters. Pair #6098b6 with crisp charcoal grays to ground its lightness. Black text provides excellent legibility against this hex code, making it a functional choice for body copy or UI elements.
Questions about #6098b6
What is #6098b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6098b6 is rgb(96, 152, 182), in HSL hsl(201, 37%, 55%) and in CMYK 47%, 16%, 0%, 29%.
What color schemes complement #6098b6 best?
The dusty nature of #6098b6 pairs beautifully with warm neutrals or deep slate tones to create a balanced, modern palette. Using it alongside desaturated warm grays creates a sophisticated look, while higher contrast is achieved by adding touches of muted coral or soft cream.
Is #6098b6 readable on white or black?
#6098b6 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.