#6C80A5 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with cool undertones, #6c80a5 has low saturation and a medium-light, matte appearance. Its restrained character suggests trust and control, making it useful as a supporting tone in security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Black text reaches about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6c80a5.
Questions about #6c80a5
What is #6c80a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c80a5 is rgb(108, 128, 165), in HSL hsl(219, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 35%, 22%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c80a5?
The #6c80a5 hex color pairs well with white, charcoal, navy, and muted warm accents such as terracotta, creating contrast without overpowering its restrained blue base; lighter neutrals keep layouts airy, while warmer accents add energy.
Is #6c80a5 a warm or cool color?
#6c80a5 reads as cool because its blue base and gray, ashy character reduce visual warmth; its low saturation gives interfaces a calm, controlled mood when paired with white, cool gray, or deep navy.
Is #6c80a5 readable on white or black?
#6c80a5 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.