#6686E7 Hex Color
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#6686e7 is a cool, fairly saturated blue with a light, slightly violet cast and a dependable presence. Its clear mid-light value suits technology, finance, healthcare, and security branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #6686e7 also works for interface backgrounds, where black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #6686e7
What is #6686e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6686e7 is rgb(102, 134, 231), in HSL hsl(225, 73%, 65%) and in CMYK 56%, 42%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #6686e7?
#6686e7 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and soft neutral tones because its cool, slightly violet blue gains balance from darker anchors and understated backgrounds in brand palettes and user interfaces.
Is #6686e7 a warm or cool color?
#6686e7 reads as a cool blue because its light, slightly violet cast gives the hue a crisp, calm character rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones in most interfaces.
Is #6686e7 readable on white or black?
#6686e7 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.