#6B8CA5 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels ashy and unsaturated, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or corporate branding. The hex code #6b8ca5 provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible at small sizes. Pair this shade with soft creams or charcoal grays to avoid it looking too flat, as it can occasionally read as muddy when used in large, solid blocks.
Questions about #6b8ca5
What is #6b8ca5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8ca5 is rgb(107, 140, 165), in HSL hsl(206, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 35%, 15%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #6b8ca5 in a professional palette?
#6b8ca5 works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or balanced with creamy off-whites to prevent the composition from appearing flat or muddy. Adding a sharp accent color helps maintain visual interest across your interface design.
Is #6b8ca5 readable on white or black?
#6b8ca5 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.