#6A78B6 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte indigo sits firmly in a cool temperature range. Its desaturated quality makes it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds because it minimizes visual noise. The hex code #6a78b6 pairs well with crisp charcoal or warm cream to ground its inherent softness. Because it passes WCAG AA standards, black text remains readable when placed on top, making this color functional for interface design.
Questions about #6a78b6
What is #6a78b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a78b6 is rgb(106, 120, 182), in HSL hsl(229, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 42%, 34%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6a78b6?
Is #6a78b6 readable on white or black?
#6a78b6 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.