#6697CD Hex Color
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Banking apps and healthcare portals reach for this muted blue when they need trust without shouting. The hex code #6697cd, sometimes called denim blue, sits at a mid lightness with heavy gray undertones. Use it as a supporting tone against cream or terracotta. Black text hits about 6.9:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #6697cd
What is #6697cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6697cd is rgb(102, 151, 205), in HSL hsl(211, 51%, 60%) and in CMYK 50%, 26%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #6697cd?
Warm earth tones flatter it most; terracotta and soft cream bring out the cool, grayed quality of #6697cd better than gray or silver ever could. For dark palettes, charcoal or deep plum deepen it further.
Is #6697cd readable on white or black?
#6697cd has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.