#6998C6 Hex Color
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#6998c6 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and controlled, supporting trust, security, and calm focus. The hex code #6998c6 suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces as a supporting tone beside dark text and crisp neutrals. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #6998c6
What is #6998c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6998c6 is rgb(105, 152, 198), in HSL hsl(210, 45%, 59%) and in CMYK 47%, 23%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #6998c6?
#6998c6 pairs well with charcoal text, warm ivory surfaces, and a restrained burgundy accent; the contrast between its cool, muted blue and warmer supporting tones adds hierarchy without making the palette feel loud. Use it as a supporting or dominant interface color.
Is #6998c6 readable on white or black?
#6998c6 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.