#6C8BA1 Hex Color
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Dusty and matte, #6c8ba1 is a highly unsaturated blue with a noticeable ashy undertone. This muted character makes it an excellent supporting neutral for UI backgrounds where a flat, serious look is preferred. It lacks intensity, so pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal to maintain legibility. The hex code for this understated color is #6c8ba1, which provides strong enough contrast for readable text.
Questions about #6c8ba1
What is #6c8ba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8ba1 is rgb(108, 139, 161), in HSL hsl(205, 22%, 53%) and in CMYK 33%, 14%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #6c8ba1?
#6c8ba1 works best when contrasted against crisp whites or deep charcoal to maintain legibility. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it also pairs beautifully with soft, desaturated greys or warmer beige tones for a balanced, sophisticated design palette.
Is #6c8ba1 readable on white or black?
#6c8ba1 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.