#6A80CC Hex Color
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A cool, moderately muted blue with a slight violet cast, #6a80cc feels steady and controlled rather than vivid. Its balanced lightness supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm gray; black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6a80cc
What is #6a80cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a80cc is rgb(106, 128, 204), in HSL hsl(227, 49%, 61%) and in CMYK 48%, 37%, 0%, 20%.
Does #6a80cc read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool blue because its blue base carries a slight violet cast, while moderate saturation keeps it composed rather than vivid. That balance works well for interfaces and branding that need a calm, dependable tone.
What colors pair well with #6a80cc?
For a balanced palette, pair #6a80cc with charcoal or warm gray for grounded contrast, or use soft white with dark text to keep the scheme light while preserving clear separation between the blue and surrounding elements.
Is #6a80cc readable on white or black?
#6a80cc has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.