#6985C5 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a cool and unsaturated presence that feels professional and secure. The hex code for this shade is #6985c5. Because it reads flat, it works effectively as a stable background color for corporate branding or interface design. It pairs well with crisp white or dark gray text, which provides enough contrast to remain readable for UI elements.
Questions about #6985c5
What is #6985c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6985c5 is rgb(105, 133, 197), in HSL hsl(222, 44%, 59%) and in CMYK 47%, 32%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair best with the muted tone of #6985c5?
Because it feels stable and professional, this blue pairs beautifully with charcoal for a sophisticated tech look or soft white for a clean, open layout. Its cool, unsaturated nature also makes it an excellent base to anchor bright, vibrant accent colors.
Is #6985c5 readable on white or black?
#6985c5 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.