#6A8FC9 Hex Color
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Don’t expect vivid sky blue here. #6a8fc9 is a dusty, muted blue with gray undertones that reads steady rather than cheerful. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, and it pairs well with warm rust or terracotta. The hex code #6a8fc9 holds enough contrast for black body text, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #6a8fc9
What is #6a8fc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8fc9 is rgb(106, 143, 201), in HSL hsl(217, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6a8fc9?
Warm earth tones work best. Rust, terracotta, and soft sand bring out its gray undertones, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded. Avoid bright yellows, which make the blue look washed out.
Is #6a8fc9 readable on white or black?
#6a8fc9 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.