#6C8CB4 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels cool and restrained, making it a reliable choice for professional corporate UI and security-focused branding. Because the hex code #6c8cb4 provides a strong contrast ratio of 6.0:1 against black, it works well for small text without readability issues. Avoid using it as a large background fill, as its muted nature can appear flat or washed out in expansive applications.
Questions about #6c8cb4
What is #6c8cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8cb4 is rgb(108, 140, 180), in HSL hsl(213, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 40%, 22%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #6c8cb4 readable on white or black?
#6c8cb4 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.