#6488A4 Hex Color
A dusty blue with steady restraint
The hex code #6488a4 describes a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm off-white or neutral gray. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #6488a4
What is #6488a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6488a4 is rgb(100, 136, 164), in HSL hsl(206, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 39%, 17%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6488a4?
#6488a4 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, muted burgundy, and pale sand because these colors balance its cool gray cast, restrained matte finish, and low saturation without competing for attention. Use burgundy sparingly as an accent.
Where does #6488a4 work best in a palette?
#6488a4 works best as a supporting tone for interface panels, secondary navigation, data displays, and trust-oriented branding, where its cool, low-saturation character adds structure without demanding the attention of a brighter accent.
Is #6488a4 readable on white or black?
#6488a4 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.