#6A8AC9 Hex Color
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#6a8ac9 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte, understated finish. It works well as a background color for professional interfaces like finance or security apps. Because black text maintains a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against it, this hex code is accessible for small body copy. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal to ground the color and prevent a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #6a8ac9
What is #6a8ac9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8ac9 is rgb(106, 138, 201), in HSL hsl(220, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 47%, 31%, 0%, 21%.
Why is #6a8ac9 a strong choice for UI design?
#6a8ac9 provides excellent readability because black text maintains a high 6.1:1 contrast ratio against this shade. It offers a professional, understated aesthetic that avoids the intensity of standard primary blues, making it ideal for finance or security-focused applications.
What colors pair best with #6a8ac9 for a balanced scheme?
Is #6a8ac9 readable on white or black?
#6a8ac9 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.