#6985B5 Hex Color
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Faded denim comes to mind next to this muted blue. The hex code #6985b5 carries gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish that reads calm and understated. Black text hits about 5.6:1 contrast on it, clearing AA for body copy. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where its low saturation can turn muddy.
Questions about #6985b5
What is #6985b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6985b5 is rgb(105, 133, 181), in HSL hsl(218, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6985b5?
Warm rust and terracotta give #6985b5 the most contrast and keep it from feeling flat. Charcoal, cream, and soft navy also work for quieter palettes. Avoid sitting it next to bright cyan, which makes it look dull.
Is #6985b5 readable on white or black?
#6985b5 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.