#6D7AA1 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6d7aa1 is a dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained character supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white; black text provides about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6d7aa1.
Questions about #6d7aa1
What is #6d7aa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7aa1 is rgb(109, 122, 161), in HSL hsl(225, 22%, 53%) and in CMYK 32%, 24%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #6d7aa1?
The muted blue works well with charcoal, warm white, and soft gray, which preserve its calm, dependable feel; use charcoal for text and warm white for spacious backgrounds when you want gentle contrast without a stark look.
Where does #6d7aa1 work well in design?
It suits dashboards, healthcare interfaces, government services, and technology products where a restrained blue can suggest trust without the intensity of bright blue. Use it for secondary panels, navigation, buttons, or supporting accents rather than high-energy calls to action.
Is #6d7aa1 readable on white or black?
#6d7aa1 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.