#6494B4 Hex Color
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Not a bright or punchy blue, #6494b4 is a dusty, ashy blue with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its muted saturation keeps designs calm and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Black text passes comfortably on top (about 6.4:1 contrast), which makes the hex code #6494b4 a dependable background for finance, healthcare, and government UI. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #6494b4
What is #6494b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6494b4 is rgb(100, 148, 180), in HSL hsl(204, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 44%, 18%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6494b4?
Warm, earthy accents like terracotta and mustard give #6494b4 some life, while charcoal grounds it in corporate or technical layouts. Skip pale grays, which wash out its ashy undertone.
Is #6494b4 readable on white or black?
#6494b4 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.