#6BA6CE Hex Color
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Not a bright sky blue and not a stern navy, #6ba6ce is a pastel blue with muted, grayish undertones. It reads gentle and dependable, a fit for healthcare, finance, and baby products. Use it as a supporting tone since it can wash out next to white. It flatters warm grays; what colors make gray shows how to soften its cool edge. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code.
Questions about #6ba6ce
What is #6ba6ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ba6ce is rgb(107, 166, 206), in HSL hsl(204, 50%, 61%) and in CMYK 48%, 19%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #6ba6ce?
Warm grays, deep navy, and terracotta all flatter #6ba6ce. Terracotta works especially well because its warmth offsets this blue's cool cast.
Is #6ba6ce readable on white or black?
#6ba6ce has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.