#6594CE Hex Color
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Finance apps, healthcare portals, and government sites often reach for this muted blue. The hex code #6594ce has low saturation and medium lightness, so it reads steady instead of vivid. Its gray undertone keeps things level where a brighter blue would get loud. Use it as a dominant base and pair it with terracotta or cream for warmth. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6594ce
What is #6594ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6594ce is rgb(101, 148, 206), in HSL hsl(213, 52%, 60%) and in CMYK 51%, 28%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6594ce?
Warm accents work best. Terracotta, cream, and soft coral bring out the warmth this muted blue lacks on its own. For a cooler palette, try charcoal or deep navy instead of pure white.
Is #6594ce readable on white or black?
#6594ce has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.