#6181C1 Hex Color
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#6181c1 is a muted, cool blue with dusty gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its moderate lightness supports reliable branding for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm gray. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6181c1.
Questions about #6181c1
What is #6181c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6181c1 is rgb(97, 129, 193), in HSL hsl(220, 44%, 57%) and in CMYK 50%, 33%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #6181c1?
#6181c1 pairs well with navy, warm gray, and soft white for restrained palettes with clear contrast. Add terracotta as a warmer accent when the design needs more energy without overwhelming the muted blue.
Is #6181c1 a warm or cool color?
#6181c1 reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base carries dusty gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth. Its matte quality keeps the shade understated, making it feel calm and dependable instead of bright or energetic.
Is #6181c1 readable on white or black?
#6181c1 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.