#6C91C9 Hex Color

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This muted, mid-tone blue carries a professional, stable presence ideal for corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because of its desaturated, cool character, #6c91c9 acts as a reliable base color that avoids visual fatigue. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability, as it maintains excellent contrast. This hex code works best when used in balanced proportions to avoid feeling overly sterile.

Questions about #6c91c9

What is #6c91c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c91c9 is rgb(108, 145, 201), in HSL hsl(216, 46%, 61%) and in CMYK 46%, 28%, 0%, 21%.
Why is #6c91c9 effective for corporate branding?
This mid-tone blue provides stability and reliability without appearing too aggressive or sterile. It serves as a perfect anchor in professional layouts, working especially well when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep slate to ensure readability and focus.
What color combinations work best with #6c91c9?
Due to its desaturated and cool character, #6c91c9 functions as a neutral base that pairs beautifully with soft ivory for a clean look or navy for monochromatic depth. It provides enough visual interest to stand out while remaining subtle enough to avoid overwhelming the user interface.
Is #6c91c9 readable on white or black?
#6c91c9 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.