#6B87E5 Hex Color
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#6b87e5 is a fairly saturated, cool blue with a clear violet undertone and medium-light brightness. Its steady character suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm ivory, with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #6b87e5.
Questions about #6b87e5
What is #6b87e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b87e5 is rgb(107, 135, 229), in HSL hsl(226, 70%, 66%) and in CMYK 53%, 41%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #6b87e5?
#6b87e5 pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, and white because these neutrals balance its cool violet-blue tone without competing for attention, while black or very dark text provides a practical starting point for readable interface copy. Use a contrast checker before assigning it to small text or controls.
Is #6b87e5 a warm or cool color?
#6b87e5 reads as a cool blue because its saturated blue base carries a clear violet undertone, giving it a crisp, dependable feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red-leaning colors. It can soften when paired with warm ivory or muted neutrals.
Is #6b87e5 readable on white or black?
#6b87e5 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.