#6C8CA4 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6c8ca4 is a dusty blue with gray, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a controlled, dependable mood suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or deep navy; black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #6c8ca4.
Questions about #6c8ca4
What is #6c8ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8ca4 is rgb(108, 140, 164), in HSL hsl(206, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 34%, 15%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c8ca4?
The muted blue of #6c8ca4 pairs well with off-white, deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta, adding contrast without overwhelming its restrained gray undertones across interfaces, layouts, and brand systems alike.
What mood does #6c8ca4 create in interface design?
The blue base and low saturation give #6c8ca4 a cool, dusty appearance, while its gray undertones soften the color into a calm, dependable tone suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces.
Is #6c8ca4 readable on white or black?
#6c8ca4 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.