#6993D6 Hex Color
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This desaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, reliable quality suitable for corporate branding and UI design. Because it sits comfortably between vibrancy and grayness, it functions well as a supporting background color. The hex code #6993d6 pairs unexpectedly well with warm terra-cotta tones for a modern, balanced palette. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, making it a safe choice for small body copy.
Questions about #6993d6
What is #6993d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6993d6 is rgb(105, 147, 214), in HSL hsl(217, 57%, 63%) and in CMYK 51%, 31%, 0%, 16%.
What colors complement #6993d6?
Warm terracotta tones provide an unexpected and modern balance to this cool blue. Using these earthy, orange-leaning accents creates a dynamic contrast that lifts the desaturated nature of #6993d6 without overwhelming the interface or losing professional polish.
Is #6993d6 readable on white or black?
#6993d6 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.