#6397ED Hex Color
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Muted and cool, this mid-tone blue brings professional stability to tech or finance interfaces. The hex code #6397ed works best as a secondary accent rather than a full background, where its lack of intense saturation can feel flat. Because it supports black text with high readability, it is a practical choice for functional UI elements. When looking at mixing gray, this shade offers a soft alternative.
Questions about #6397ed
What is #6397ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6397ed is rgb(99, 151, 237), in HSL hsl(217, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 58%, 36%, 0%, 7%.
Where should I use #6397ed in a user interface?
#6397ed works best as a secondary accent or functional highlight rather than a main background color. Because it is a muted mid-tone, it supports black text with excellent readability, making it a reliable choice for buttons or status indicators.
What colors pair well with #6397ed for a balanced palette?
This shade pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast text, while pairing it with lighter, neutral off-whites keeps the overall design feeling airy and professional. Avoid overly vibrant neons, which can clash with this specific blue's muted saturation.
Is #6397ed readable on white or black?
#6397ed has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.