#6B96ED Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated blue brings an immediate sense of reliability to professional interfaces. Because it maintains a high 7.2:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it for small body text without sacrificing readability. The hex code #6b96ed performs best as a supporting accent in financial or healthcare UI designs, where it grounds a layout without feeling overly bright or aggressive.
Questions about #6b96ed
What is #6b96ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b96ed is rgb(107, 150, 237), in HSL hsl(220, 78%, 67%) and in CMYK 55%, 37%, 0%, 7%.
What color palettes work well with #6b96ed?
This blue pairs effectively with neutral grays and off-whites to maintain a professional, clean aesthetic. For a more dynamic palette, combine #6b96ed with soft terracotta or muted coral tones to provide a subtle, visually interesting balance against the cool blue base.
Is #6b96ed readable on white or black?
#6b96ed has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.