#6692CC Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, professional weight without feeling overly clinical. It works best as a primary interface color for finance or security apps where clarity is paramount. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. The hex code #6692cc pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta accents to break up its predictable corporate feel.
Questions about #6692cc
What is #6692cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6692cc is rgb(102, 146, 204), in HSL hsl(214, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 50%, 28%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #6692cc for a balanced design?
#6692cc functions best when paired with warm, earthy accents to ground its cool, corporate nature. Introduce terracotta or soft sand tones to create contrast, which helps break up the predictability often found in strict professional interface palettes.
Is #6692cc suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #6692cc provides strong contrast against white or light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for body copy or functional UI elements. Its unsaturated quality ensures that the text remains legible without straining the eyes during extended periods of reading.
Is #6692cc readable on white or black?
#6692cc has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.