#6C7CB4 Hex Color
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Muted blue-indigo #6c7cb4 has a cool, dusty finish and low saturation, giving layouts a steady, understated feel. It suits supporting roles in finance, healthcare, government, and technology, especially beside charcoal or warm cream. The hex code #6c7cb4 also supports black body text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c7cb4
What is #6c7cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7cb4 is rgb(108, 124, 180), in HSL hsl(227, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 40%, 31%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #6c7cb4?
For a calm, professional palette, pair #6c7cb4 with charcoal, warm cream, or soft white; charcoal deepens its blue-indigo character, while cream adds warmth without overwhelming the muted tone in most layouts. Use darker pairings for text and warmer neutrals for backgrounds.
Does #6c7cb4 read as warm or cool?
#6c7cb4 reads as a cool color because its blue-indigo hue and dusty, low-saturation finish create a calm, restrained impression rather than the energy associated with warmer reds, oranges, or yellows. It works well when a design needs quiet visual structure.
Is #6c7cb4 readable on white or black?
#6c7cb4 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.