#6383A4 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6383a4 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte character supports trust and control without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and security interfaces. Use the hex code #6383a4 as a supporting background or secondary brand color; black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6383a4
What is #6383a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6383a4 is rgb(99, 131, 164), in HSL hsl(210, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 40%, 20%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6383a4?
Pair #6383a4 with off-white and charcoal for a restrained interface, or add muted terracotta and warm sand tones to create contrast without overwhelming its low-saturation blue base.
Does #6383a4 read as warm or cool?
#6383a4 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is strongest while gray undertones lower saturation; it conveys steadiness and control rather than energy, making it useful for calm dashboards, healthcare layouts, and subdued secondary branding.
Is #6383a4 readable on white or black?
#6383a4 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.