#6B9BC0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries a professional weight, making it a reliable choice for corporate tech and security interfaces. The hex code is #6b9bc0. Use it as a supporting background color, as its desaturated quality pairs well with warm, terracotta accents to break up the chill. With a 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains perfectly readable even in small UI text.
Questions about #6b9bc0
What is #6b9bc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b9bc0 is rgb(107, 155, 192), in HSL hsl(206, 40%, 59%) and in CMYK 44%, 19%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #6b9bc0?
Warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft creams create a balanced contrast against the cool, industrial nature of #6b9bc0. These pairings stop the blue from feeling too clinical, adding a necessary human touch to your professional digital layouts.
Is #6b9bc0 readable on white or black?
#6b9bc0 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.