#6179B6 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue with clear gray undertones. #6179b6 reads calm and understated, which suits finance dashboards, government portals, and healthcare interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a bold accent, and it flatters warm terracotta or soft cream when you need contrast. The hex code also gives black text about 4.9:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #6179b6
What is #6179b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6179b6 is rgb(97, 121, 182), in HSL hsl(223, 37%, 55%) and in CMYK 47%, 34%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6179b6?
Warm terracotta and soft cream bring out its cooler side, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded. Avoid vivid blues nearby, since they make this muted shade look dull.
Is #6179b6 readable on white or black?
#6179b6 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.