#6A8CAC Hex Color
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#6a8cac is a cool, dusty blue with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained tone supports trust and control without demanding attention, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or warm white; black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #6a8cac.
Questions about #6a8cac
What is #6a8cac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8cac is rgb(106, 140, 172), in HSL hsl(209, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a8cac?
#6a8cac pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta, creating contrast without overwhelming its cool, dusty blue character; soft gray and nearby blue tones keep the palette quiet and cohesive.
Does #6a8cac work with black or white text?
#6a8cac offers stronger contrast with black text than with white, making black the safer choice for small text and essential interface labels. Its moderate lightness still calls for a contrast check whenever font size, weight, or background changes.
Where does #6a8cac work best?
#6a8cac works well as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, where its restrained blue tone communicates trust and control without competing with content. Pair it with warm neutrals for approachable layouts.
Is #6a8cac readable on white or black?
#6a8cac has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.