#6991B5 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and grounded due to its low saturation. Because it is readable against black text, #6991b5 works well for UI backgrounds or corporate branding where clarity matters. It tends to look washed out next to pure white, so pair this hex code with warmer off-whites or deep charcoal to maintain a balanced, modern interface.
Questions about #6991b5
What is #6991b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6991b5 is rgb(105, 145, 181), in HSL hsl(208, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 42%, 20%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6991b5?
#6991b5 pairs effectively with charcoal or deep slate for high-contrast, modern UI text. For a warmer interface, combine it with creamy off-whites or soft sand tones to prevent the blue from appearing too cold or washed out.
Is #6991b5 readable on white or black?
#6991b5 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.