#6983C6 Hex Color
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As a hex code, #6983c6 identifies a muted, cool blue with dusty gray undertones and a matte, slightly bleak finish. Its restrained saturation conveys calm and control with a dependable feel. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces. Black text on it provides about 5.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6983c6
What is #6983c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6983c6 is rgb(105, 131, 198), in HSL hsl(223, 45%, 59%) and in CMYK 47%, 34%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #6983c6?
Charcoal, soft white, and burgundy pair well with #6983c6 because its cool, gray undertone benefits from grounded neutrals and a restrained warm accent without making the palette feel stark or overly bright. Use charcoal for text, soft white for space, and burgundy sparingly in buttons or key details.
Is #6983c6 readable on white or black?
#6983c6 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.