#6A83A7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6a83a7 is a cool blue with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained tone supports trust, control, and reliability in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting UI color with charcoal or warm white; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #6a83a7.
Questions about #6a83a7
What is #6a83a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a83a7 is rgb(106, 131, 167), in HSL hsl(215, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 37%, 22%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a83a7?
#6a83a7 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool, dusty blue character without making a layout feel harsh. These combinations suit dashboards, product screens, and editorial layouts that need a composed visual foundation.
Does #6a83a7 read as a warm or cool color?
#6a83a7 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is strongest while its low saturation softens the color into an ashy, controlled tone rather than a vivid or icy finish. That balance supports calm, dependable visual systems.
Is #6a83a7 readable on white or black?
#6a83a7 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.