#6880A8 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a storm cloud and faded denim, dusty blue is a muted mid-tone with clear gray undertones. The hex code #6880a8 has just enough saturation to read as blue without demanding attention, which makes it a steady supporting color in finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1. It can look flat against pure white, so lean on cream or warm neutrals nearby.
Questions about #6880a8
What is #6880a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6880a8 is rgb(104, 128, 168), in HSL hsl(218, 27%, 53%) and in CMYK 38%, 24%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #6880a8?
Warm cream and muted terracotta flatter #6880a8 best, since its ashy undertones can read flat next to pure white or very bright colors. Charcoal and navy also build a restrained, professional palette.
Is #6880a8 readable on white or black?
#6880a8 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.