#6695ED Hex Color
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With its cool undertone and fairly saturated, medium-light value, #6695ed feels dependable without becoming dull. This blueish shade suits finance, healthcare, technology, and security branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal. Use black text for accessible body copy, since this hex code provides about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #6695ed
What is #6695ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6695ed is rgb(102, 149, 237), in HSL hsl(219, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 57%, 37%, 0%, 7%.
Does #6695ed work with black text?
Yes, #6695ed provides about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio with black, so it supports accessible normal-sized body text, while white text has weaker contrast and works better for large display text.
What colors pair well with #6695ed?
#6695ed pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounded layouts, while pale cool neutrals keep it airy and warm terracotta accents add measured contrast without overpowering its clear, dependable blue character.
Is #6695ed readable on white or black?
#6695ed has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.