#6A9BC1 Hex Color
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A muted, cool blue with gray undertones, #6a9bc1 feels dependable without the heaviness of navy. Its dusty, medium-light value suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm ivory for grounded contrast; black text remains highly legible, with about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6a9bc1.
Questions about #6a9bc1
What is #6a9bc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a9bc1 is rgb(106, 155, 193), in HSL hsl(206, 41%, 59%) and in CMYK 45%, 20%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #6a9bc1?
Does #6a9bc1 read as a warm or cool color?
#6a9bc1 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones. Its medium-light, dusty appearance feels calm and dependable, making it suitable for interfaces that need a restrained alternative to navy.
Is #6a9bc1 readable on white or black?
#6a9bc1 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.