#6494A4 Hex Color
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#6494a4 is a muted, cool cyan blue with a matte, ashy cast and very low saturation. Its medium lightness gives layouts a steady, understated feel suited to communication, technology, and productivity interfaces. Use the hex code for a supporting tone or broad background, with black text for clear small-size reading.
Questions about #6494a4
What is #6494a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6494a4 is rgb(100, 148, 164), in HSL hsl(195, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 39%, 10%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #6494a4 read as warm or cool?
#6494a4 reads as a cool, muted cyan blue because its blue-green hue is softened by low saturation and a gray cast, giving it a matte, slightly ashy appearance rather than a crisp or vivid one.
What text color works best with #6494a4?
Black text works best on #6494a4 for small body copy, with about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold and keeps labels and paragraphs readable without a darker background. White text has weaker contrast, so reserve it for large type or test it separately.
What colors pair well with #6494a4?
#6494a4 pairs well with burgundy for a restrained warm-cool contrast, while warm off-white can soften its gray cast; the combination adds focus without making the palette feel bright or playful.
Is #6494a4 readable on white or black?
#6494a4 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.