#6980A2 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6980a2 is a cool blue with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust and control matter. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal. The hex code #6980a2 gives black text about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #6980a2
What is #6980a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6980a2 is rgb(105, 128, 162), in HSL hsl(216, 23%, 52%) and in CMYK 35%, 21%, 0%, 36%.
Does #6980a2 read as a warm or cool color?
#6980a2 reads as a cool, muted blue because its low saturation and gray cast pull it away from bright blue and warmer cyan tones, giving the shade a calm, controlled feel in restrained interface palettes.
Which colors pair well with #6980a2?
Warm white, charcoal, and soft beige pair well with #6980a2, balancing its dusty blue cast with clean contrast and deeper structure while preserving a calm, professional palette suitable for dashboards, forms, and other information-heavy layouts. A muted terracotta accent can add restrained warmth.
Is #6980a2 readable on white or black?
#6980a2 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.