#6CAEDD Hex Color

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This desaturated, cool blue reads as airy and approachable. Because it pairs well with crisp white or dark gray for high readability, #6caedd functions best as a dominant UI background for healthcare or finance apps. It avoids the harshness of primary colors, lending a sense of gentle reliability. The hex code for this shade is #6caedd, a versatile choice for modern, trustworthy design.

Questions about #6caedd

What is #6caedd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6caedd is rgb(108, 174, 221), in HSL hsl(205, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 51%, 21%, 0%, 13%.
Is #6caedd readable on white or black?
#6caedd has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.