#6299E0 Hex Color
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A soft, medium-light blue with a muted, grayed quality. #6299e0 reads steady and approachable rather than bold, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare apps, and tech branding. Its lightness gives black text about 7.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top. Use it as a supporting tone behind navy or charcoal elements; on its own it can wash out against pure white.
Questions about #6299e0
What is #6299e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6299e0 is rgb(98, 153, 224), in HSL hsl(214, 67%, 63%) and in CMYK 56%, 32%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #6299e0?
#6299e0 pairs well with charcoal and warm terracotta accents, which offset its cool cast. Navy works too, though the two blues sit close, so separate them with white space.
Is #6299e0 readable on white or black?
#6299e0 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.