#6C9CBC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue reads as a muted steel tone with a cool, grounded character. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, #6c9cbc serves as a dependable base for UI backgrounds in finance or security interfaces. Pair it with crisp off-whites to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this professional shade is #6c9cbc.
Questions about #6c9cbc
What is #6c9cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c9cbc is rgb(108, 156, 188), in HSL hsl(204, 37%, 58%) and in CMYK 43%, 17%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6c9cbc?
#6c9cbc works best alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp off-whites to prevent the design from looking washed out. It also balances well with warm, muted earth tones if you need to soften the overall interface aesthetic.
Is #6c9cbc considered a warm or cool color?
#6c9cbc is a firmly cool-toned blue that carries a slightly industrial, steel-like quality. Its unsaturated nature keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, making it a predictable and safe choice for backgrounds where readability is the primary design goal.
Is #6c9cbc readable on white or black?
#6c9cbc has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.