#6995A2 Hex Color
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#6995a2 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cool, ashy character. Its muted appearance makes it an excellent neutral base for tech or corporate branding where restraint is preferred over saturation. The hex code #6995a2 offers strong readability, as black text meets a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against it. Pair this shade with crisp white for a clean, professional finish in UI layouts.
Questions about #6995a2
What is #6995a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6995a2 is rgb(105, 149, 162), in HSL hsl(194, 23%, 52%) and in CMYK 35%, 8%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6995a2 in a UI design?
#6995a2 works best when paired with crisp white or very light grays to maintain high readability and a clean, professional aesthetic. For a more sophisticated look, it also complements deep charcoal text or dark slate tones, which anchor the muted cyan without competing for attention.
Is #6995a2 readable on white or black?
#6995a2 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.