#6494BC Hex Color

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Muted and matte, #6494bc is a medium-light blue with cool gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its dusty finish suggests trust and reliability without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #6494bc as a supporting tone with charcoal text. Black text provides about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.

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What is #6494bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #6494bc is rgb(100, 148, 188), in HSL hsl(207, 40%, 56%) and in CMYK 47%, 21%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #6494bc?

The cool, dusty blue of #6494bc pairs well with charcoal or navy for grounded interfaces, while warm accents such as terracotta can add contrast without overwhelming its restrained saturation. Use a pale tint for spacious backgrounds and reserve darker pairings for hierarchy.

Is #6494bc readable on white or black?

#6494bc has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.

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