#6C97D6 Hex Color
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Reach for #6c97d6 when a project needs a steady blue that won’t shout, think dashboards, banking sites, or healthcare portals. A muted cornflower blue with gray undertones, it reads composed rather than cold. The hex code #6c97d6 handles black body text at roughly 7:1 contrast, and it gains warmth next to terracotta or sand accents.
Questions about #6c97d6
What is #6c97d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c97d6 is rgb(108, 151, 214), in HSL hsl(216, 56%, 63%) and in CMYK 50%, 29%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #6c97d6?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and sand bring out a subtle warmth the blue hides on its own. For a tighter palette, pair it with deep navy and off-white neutrals.
Is #6c97d6 readable on white or black?
#6c97d6 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.