#6584A8 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries a cool, ashy character that favors professional or functional interfaces. It works best as a supporting background rather than a main color, as it can appear flat in large applications. Black text maintains strong legibility against #6584a8, exceeding WCAG contrast standards. Pair it with crisp charcoal or warm off-whites to ground its desaturated, gray undertones.
Questions about #6584a8
What is #6584a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6584a8 is rgb(101, 132, 168), in HSL hsl(212, 28%, 53%) and in CMYK 40%, 21%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #6584a8?
This color works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals. Pairing #6584a8 with charcoal or deep slate creates a crisp, readable interface, while warm off-whites soften the overall look, preventing the blue from appearing too flat in large UI sections.
Is #6584a8 readable on white or black?
#6584a8 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.