#6194ED Hex Color
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Cool and fairly saturated, #6194ed is a medium-light blue with a slight violet cast. Its clear, controlled character supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use the hex code as a supporting brand color or interface accent rather than a full background. Black text achieves about 7.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6194ed
What is #6194ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6194ed is rgb(97, 148, 237), in HSL hsl(218, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 59%, 38%, 0%, 7%.
Does #6194ed work with black or white text?
#6194ed provides about a 7:1 contrast ratio with black, making black text suitable for readable body copy; white text has much lower contrast and is better reserved for larger text or nonessential labels.
What colors pair well with #6194ed?
#6194ed pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm terracotta accents that balance its cool violet-blue cast without overpowering it. Pale blues and related blue shades also create a calm, cohesive palette.
Is #6194ed a warm or cool color?
#6194ed reads as a cool blue because its blue channel dominates and its slight violet cast keeps it crisp rather than warm. That controlled feel suits focused interfaces, healthcare visuals, security products, and technology branding.
Is #6194ed readable on white or black?
#6194ed has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.