#6498D1 Hex Color
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Its cool, muted saturation and medium-light value give #6498d1 a steady, dependable blue character. The hex code suggests trust and security in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, and pair it with black text for accessible body copy, with contrast around 7.0:1.
Questions about #6498d1
What is #6498d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6498d1 is rgb(100, 152, 209), in HSL hsl(211, 54%, 61%) and in CMYK 52%, 27%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #6498d1?
#6498d1 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and soft neutrals because they reinforce its dependable blue character without competing with its muted saturation, while a small terracotta accent can add warmth and energy.
Does #6498d1 read as a warm or cool color?
#6498d1 reads as a cool color because its blue hue and restrained saturation create a calm, steady impression that suits interfaces, healthcare layouts, and technology-focused visual systems with clear, dependable character.
Is #6498d1 readable on white or black?
#6498d1 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.