#6690B2 Hex Color
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The hex code #6690b2 is a muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation and mid-light value create a steady, understated feel suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or secondary brand color, pairing it with off-white or burgundy. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6690b2
What is #6690b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6690b2 is rgb(102, 144, 178), in HSL hsl(207, 33%, 55%) and in CMYK 43%, 19%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6690b2?
The muted blue #6690b2 pairs well with off-white for calm layouts, while burgundy adds warmth and visual contrast without overpowering its restrained, cool character in dashboards, forms, and secondary brand sections.
Does #6690b2 look warm or cool?
The #6690b2 hex color reads cool because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a quiet, dependable mood rather than the energy of a vivid or warm blue. It works well in understated interfaces.
Is #6690b2 readable on white or black?
#6690b2 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.