#6CA6E5 Hex Color
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Somewhere between cornflower and a clear afternoon sky, #6ca6e5 is a light, mid-saturation blue that stays soft without washing out. Its gentle brightness makes it a dependable base for app backgrounds and healthcare or finance branding, and black text passes contrast checks easily on top. Muted with gray it drifts toward powder, so it helps to know what colors make gray when building softer supporting neutrals.
Questions about #6ca6e5
What is #6ca6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ca6e5 is rgb(108, 166, 229), in HSL hsl(211, 70%, 66%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #6ca6e5?
Charcoal and deep navy make this blue look cleaner and slightly brighter, which suits tech and healthcare palettes. Warm sand or muted terracotta soften it for a friendlier, more casual feel.
Is #6ca6e5 readable on white or black?
#6ca6e5 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.