#6591BA Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this cool blue has a matte finish and low saturation that keeps it controlled rather than vivid. The hex code #6591ba suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces as a dependable supporting tone. Use it for UI backgrounds with black text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6591ba
What is #6591ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6591ba is rgb(101, 145, 186), in HSL hsl(209, 38%, 56%) and in CMYK 46%, 22%, 0%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #6591ba?
#6591ba pairs well with white, black, charcoal, and warm neutrals, giving designers several contrast levels while balancing its cool, muted character; terracotta adds warmth without overpowering the blue in a restrained palette.
What mood does #6591ba convey?
#6591ba conveys a calm, dependable mood because its cool blue hue is softened by gray, low saturation, and a matte-looking appearance, making it better suited to restrained interfaces than vivid, high-energy accents.
Where can #6591ba be used?
#6591ba works well in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces as a restrained supporting color for panels, navigation, and backgrounds where a calm, dependable tone matters more than visual urgency.
Is #6591ba readable on white or black?
#6591ba 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.