#6C849C Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #6c849c carries an ashy, matte finish that feels professional and restrained. Because of its muted character, it works best as a background color or supporting element in corporate tech or financial branding. It supports black text with strong readability, making it a reliable choice for UI design. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #6c849c.
Questions about #6c849c
What is #6c849c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c849c is rgb(108, 132, 156), in HSL hsl(210, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 31%, 15%, 0%, 39%.
How should I use #6c849c in UI design?
#6c849c works best as a primary background or a subtle accent color due to its muted, professional tone. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it maintains excellent readability in dashboard interfaces or corporate web applications.
What colors pair well with #6c849c?
For a balanced palette, pair #6c849c with neutral tones like charcoal to maintain its professional feel. If you want to introduce warmth, it creates a sophisticated contrast when placed against muted terracotta or soft cream accents.
Is #6c849c readable on white or black?
#6c849c has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.