#6CA0EF Hex Color
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#6ca0ef is a mid-tone periwinkle that balances brightness with a distinctively cool, airy character. It works well as a dependable background color for tech or healthcare interfaces where readability matters. Black text maintains high contrast on this shade, making it a functional choice for accessibility. Pair it with soft charcoals instead of pure white to avoid a washed-out, clinical appearance in your UI designs.
Questions about #6ca0ef
What is #6ca0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ca0ef is rgb(108, 160, 239), in HSL hsl(216, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 55%, 33%, 0%, 6%.
How does #6ca0ef perform for UI design?
This mid-tone periwinkle provides a dependable, airy background for tech interfaces where readability is the priority. Black text remains highly legible against this shade, making it a functional, accessible choice that avoids the harsh look of standard white backgrounds.
What colors complement #6ca0ef effectively?
Pair #6ca0ef with soft charcoal instead of pure white to create a professional, modern interface. This combination prevents the color from appearing washed out or clinical, while maintaining enough contrast to keep text crisp and easy to read on screens.
Is #6ca0ef readable on white or black?
#6ca0ef has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.