#6C7CA5 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and restrained without being cold. With its low saturation, #6c7ca5 works effectively as a background color for interfaces needing a serious or trustworthy tone. Black text reads clearly against it, satisfying accessibility standards. Pair it with soft cream or warm light grays to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this shade is #6c7ca5.
Questions about #6c7ca5
What is #6c7ca5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7ca5 is rgb(108, 124, 165), in HSL hsl(223, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 35%, 25%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #6c7ca5 for a balanced interface?
Soft creams and warm light grays are the best companions for #6c7ca5, as they effectively prevent the color from appearing washed out. This combination creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look that maintains a serious, professional tone suitable for modern web applications.
Is #6c7ca5 readable on white or black?
#6c7ca5 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.