#6A80C9 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a cool and composed presence. Because #6a80c9 is unsaturated, it works well as a supporting background tone rather than a high-energy accent. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or crisp white, and black text offers enough contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this reliable shade is #6a80c9, making it a functional choice for corporate or professional design systems.
Questions about #6a80c9
What is #6a80c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a80c9 is rgb(106, 128, 201), in HSL hsl(226, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 47%, 36%, 0%, 21%.
What design styles suit the #6a80c9 hex color?
This color is perfect for corporate and professional design systems where a calm, non-distracting presence is needed. It avoids the high energy of brighter blues, making it a stable choice for dashboards, software backgrounds, and clean, modern branding.
Is #6a80c9 readable on white or black?
#6a80c9 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.