#6C8FD1 Hex Color
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Hex code #6c8fd1 is a medium-light, cool blue with softened saturation and a slight violet undertone. Its steady, dependable character suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with dark navy or charcoal, since white text lacks strong contrast. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #6c8fd1
What is #6c8fd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8fd1 is rgb(108, 143, 209), in HSL hsl(219, 52%, 62%) and in CMYK 48%, 32%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #6c8fd1?
Navy, charcoal, and muted warm accents pair well with #6c8fd1, adding contrast while preserving its calm, dependable feel; darker neutrals provide structure, while a restrained terracotta or burgundy accent can warm interfaces, dashboards, and supporting brand graphics.
Is #6c8fd1 readable on white or black?
#6c8fd1 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.