#6B9CB6 Hex Color
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#6b9cb6 is a muted, slate-toned blue with a gray cast that keeps it from feeling corporate-bright. Designers reach for this hex code in healthcare, finance, and government work, where trust matters more than flash. It reads cooler and flatter next to white, so give it room on large surfaces or anchor it with dark text, which passes AA at 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b9cb6
What is #6b9cb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b9cb6 is rgb(107, 156, 182), in HSL hsl(201, 34%, 57%) and in CMYK 41%, 14%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6b9cb6?
It pairs well with soft coral or warm sand for contrast, or charcoal for a cooler, more grounded palette.
Is #6b9cb6 readable on white or black?
#6b9cb6 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.