#6982A4 Hex Color

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Bleak and dusty, #6982a4 is a desaturated, cool-toned blue with significant grey undertones. It projects a sense of reserved professionalism, making it an ideal choice for corporate interfaces or fintech dashboards. This shade works well as a grounding background or neutral secondary element. Since black text provides excellent 5.3:1 contrast against this hue, it remains readable for both UI components and body copy.

Questions about #6982a4

What is #6982a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6982a4 is rgb(105, 130, 164), in HSL hsl(215, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 36%, 21%, 0%, 36%.
Which color palettes complement #6982a4?
This shade pairs best with neutral tones and soft greys to maintain its professional aesthetic. For a warmer balance, try using it alongside a subtle sand or soft beige, which prevents the cool grey undertones from feeling too clinical.
Is #6982a4 readable on white or black?
#6982a4 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.