#6A92B0 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte blue lands in a muted, unsaturated space that avoids harsh brightness. It conveys a sense of professional reliability, making it a natural fit for security or finance interfaces. Because of its 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, #6a92b0 works as a stable background color. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to ground its cool, ashy undertones and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #6a92b0
What is #6a92b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a92b0 is rgb(106, 146, 176), in HSL hsl(206, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 40%, 17%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #6a92b0?
Use #6a92b0 alongside warm neutrals like cream or warm gray to ground its cool, ashy undertones. These pairings prevent the blue from appearing washed out while maintaining its professional and stable aesthetic in design projects.
Is #6a92b0 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #6a92b0 serves as a reliable background color because it maintains a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text. This balance offers excellent readability for finance or security dashboard designs while keeping the overall aesthetic calm and muted.
Is #6a92b0 readable on white or black?
#6a92b0 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.