#6C7CA9 Hex Color
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The hex code #6c7ca9 is a muted, cool blue with gray and slight violet undertones. Its matte, unsaturated look suits supporting panels, security interfaces, finance dashboards, and healthcare branding. Use it as a steady secondary color beside off-white or charcoal. Black text remains readable at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #6c7ca9
What is #6c7ca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7ca9 is rgb(108, 124, 169), in HSL hsl(224, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 36%, 27%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #6c7ca9 work with black text?
Yes, #6c7ca9 supports black text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, which generally meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text; test your exact font size and weight before relying on it in an interface.
What colors pair well with #6c7ca9?
Pair #6c7ca9 with off-white or charcoal for a restrained interface, or add a muted warm accent such as terracotta to balance its cool blue-violet undertone without overwhelming its matte character.
Why does #6c7ca9 read as a cool color?
#6c7ca9 reads as cool because its blue base is softened by gray with a slight violet bias, creating a calm, steady appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow, red, or orange undertones.
Is #6c7ca9 readable on white or black?
#6c7ca9 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.