#6A8AB0 Hex Color
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#6a8ab0 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, understated feel suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone or soft UI background with black text; beside white, it can look slightly washed out. The hex code is #6a8ab0.
Questions about #6a8ab0
What is #6a8ab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8ab0 is rgb(106, 138, 176), in HSL hsl(213, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 40%, 22%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #6a8ab0?
#6a8ab0 pairs well with warm neutrals and restrained earth tones, especially off-white, charcoal, terracotta, and muted ochre, because these warmer companions offset its cool gray undertone without making the palette feel loud. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action or small brand details.
Is #6a8ab0 readable on white or black?
#6a8ab0 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.