#6B7C99 Hex Color
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#6b7c99 is a muted, ashy blue with significant gray undertones. This desaturated tone reads as professional and restrained, making it a reliable choice for corporate UI, finance, or government interfaces where stability is the goal. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains readable against this background. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to prevent the overall design from feeling too washed out or flat.
Questions about #6b7c99
What is #6b7c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7c99 is rgb(107, 124, 153), in HSL hsl(218, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 30%, 19%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6b7c99 for a balanced design?
#6b7c99 works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to ensure the design remains grounded and professional rather than appearing washed out or flat in a digital interface.
Is #6b7c99 readable on white or black?
#6b7c99 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.