#6987BF Hex Color
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Not a vivid azure, #6987bf is a dusty, muted blue with a gray undertone. It reads calm and dependable, which suits backgrounds in finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. The color works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text passes contrast on it at about 5.8:1. The hex code for this shade is #6987bf.
Questions about #6987bf
What is #6987bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6987bf is rgb(105, 135, 191), in HSL hsl(219, 40%, 58%) and in CMYK 45%, 29%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #6987bf?
#6987bf pairs well with muted terracotta, dusty burgundy, warm cream, and charcoal, since these combinations share its low saturation and let its gray undertone read as calm rather than dull. Bright cobalt and camel flatten it, so skip those pairings.
Is #6987bf a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #6987bf reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA body text minimum of 4.5:1, so it works behind small paragraphs in interfaces and documents. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #6987bf readable on white or black?
#6987bf has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.