#6C7994 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6c7994 is a low-saturation blue with a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where reliability matters. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside warm white or muted brass. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6c7994
What is #6c7994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7994 is rgb(108, 121, 148), in HSL hsl(221, 16%, 50%) and in CMYK 27%, 18%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6c7994?
Warm white and muted brass pair well with #6c7994 because their warmth offsets its cool, low-saturation blue, while deeper charcoal accents add definition without overwhelming the dusty, matte appearance in layouts.
Does #6c7994 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red channel and its low saturation softens the effect, creating a calm, dependable appearance in interfaces.
Is #6c7994 readable on white or black?
#6c7994 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.