#6C98BF Hex Color

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Muted and slightly gray, #6c98bf is a cool medium-light blue with a dusty, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a steady, dependable feel, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Pair it with navy or warm charcoal as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #6c98bf.

Questions about #6c98bf

What is #6c98bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c98bf is rgb(108, 152, 191), in HSL hsl(208, 39%, 59%) and in CMYK 43%, 20%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c98bf?
#6c98bf pairs well with navy for a deeper, coordinated blue palette, while warm charcoal adds grounded contrast; muted complementary orange tones can introduce energy without overwhelming its dusty, restrained character.
Where is #6c98bf useful in design?
Its cool, muted blue character suits dashboards, healthcare interfaces, government services, and technology branding where a steady, dependable tone is useful. Pair it with warm neutrals for approachable layouts or navy accents when you need stronger hierarchy.
Is #6c98bf readable on white or black?
#6c98bf has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.