#6B819F Hex Color
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Muted and mid-dark, this blue carries a dusty, ashy undertone that keeps it matte and subdued. #6b819f earns its place as a supporting tone or dashboard background, where black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, which keeps it from reading flat. The hex code #6b819f suits finance, healthcare, and government palettes.
Questions about #6b819f
What is #6b819f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b819f is rgb(107, 129, 159), in HSL hsl(215, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 33%, 19%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b819f?
Warm accents like terracotta, burnt orange, or amber flatter #6b819f best, because its gray undertone needs contrast rather than company. Cream and charcoal also work for quieter layouts.
Is #6b819f readable on white or black?
#6b819f has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.