#6185A9 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this blue leans gray and reads calm without trying. The hex code #6185a9 works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, holding down finance or government interfaces while brighter accents carry the message. Black text clears WCAG AA at about 5.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible on it. Pair it with cream instead of white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #6185a9
What is #6185a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6185a9 is rgb(97, 133, 169), in HSL hsl(210, 30%, 52%) and in CMYK 43%, 21%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #6185a9?
Cream, warm sand, and burgundy all flatter #6185a9, since its gray undertone keeps combinations grounded. Pure white next to it can look harsh, so softened neutrals usually work better.
Is #6185a9 readable on white or black?
#6185a9 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.