#6493D6 Hex Color
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A muted, cool blue, #6493d6 has moderate lightness and restrained saturation, giving interfaces a steady, reliable feel without looking harsh. This hex code works well as a supporting tone in security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding, especially beside navy or soft gray. Black text has about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #6493d6
What is #6493d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6493d6 is rgb(100, 147, 214), in HSL hsl(215, 58%, 62%) and in CMYK 53%, 31%, 0%, 16%.
Which colors pair well with #6493d6?
#6493d6 pairs well with navy, soft gray, and white, which reinforce its cool, reliable character without competing with its moderate saturation. Use navy for depth, soft gray for a restrained interface, and white for clean contrast.
Does #6493d6 read warm or cool?
#6493d6 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue and moderate saturation create a calm, composed impression. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces when you want reassurance without a harsh, vivid tone.
Is #6493d6 readable on white or black?
#6493d6 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.