#6B87AC Hex Color
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Dusty and highly desaturated, #6b87ac reads as a serious, muted blue. It serves well as a steady background color for finance or tech branding where reliability matters. Since black text maintains a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against it, you can use this hex code safely for small body copy. Try combining it with warm, sandy neutrals to temper the chill of the blue.
Questions about #6b87ac
What is #6b87ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b87ac is rgb(107, 135, 172), in HSL hsl(214, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 38%, 22%, 0%, 33%.
Which colors pair well with #6b87ac?
You can temper the natural chill of #6b87ac by combining it with warm, sandy neutrals. Pairing this shade with a soft beige or warm terracotta creates a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic for design layouts.
Is #6b87ac readable on white or black?
#6b87ac has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.