#6C85A7 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and grounded, carrying a cool temperature that avoids being sterile. The hex code #6c85a7 offers enough contrast against black text for standard body paragraphs, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds in finance or security apps. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to balance its unsaturated, ashy character, as it can appear flat when used in isolation.
Questions about #6c85a7
What is #6c85a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c85a7 is rgb(108, 133, 167), in HSL hsl(215, 25%, 54%) and in CMYK 35%, 20%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #6c85a7 for a balanced palette?
Pair #6c85a7 with cream or warm gray to soften its clinical edge and create a sophisticated, balanced interface. These lighter neutrals provide enough contrast to let the dusty blue feel grounded rather than flat.
Is #6c85a7 readable on white or black?
#6c85a7 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.