#6474A3 Hex Color
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The hex code #6474a3 is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, trust, and dependable control without feeling formal. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces, paired with charcoal or warm cream. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #6474a3
What is #6474a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6474a3 is rgb(100, 116, 163), in HSL hsl(225, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 39%, 29%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #6474a3 warm or cool?
#6474a3 reads as a cool blue because its low saturation is softened by gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red. Its medium-dark lightness gives interfaces a controlled, dependable mood without the sharpness of a vivid blue.
Is #6474a3 readable on white or black?
#6474a3 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.