#6B8FAE Hex Color
A Muted Blue That Holds Steady
Reach for #6b8fae when a layout needs a steady blue that stays out of the way. This muted, ashy shade keeps its low saturation matte rather than glossy, so it calms a palette without going flat. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, which makes the hex code a safe choice for UI backgrounds and supporting panels. Warm terracotta or soft cream keeps it from turning bleak.
Questions about #6b8fae
What is #6b8fae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8fae is rgb(107, 143, 174), in HSL hsl(208, 29%, 55%) and in CMYK 39%, 18%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #6b8fae?
Warm accents like terracotta, cream, and soft coral bring out its cool gray undertone. For a tonal look, layer it with navy or charcoal instead of pushing it against plain white.
Is #6b8fae readable on white or black?
#6b8fae has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.