#6D81D6 Hex Color
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#6d81d6 is a desaturated, cool indigo that avoids the harshness of brighter blues. Its muted quality gives it a professional edge, making it an excellent base for UI layouts or calming brand identities. It pairs well with soft grays and stands out when used alongside crisp charcoal. The hex code for this shade is #6d81d6. Because it has strong contrast, black text remains readable over it.
Questions about #6d81d6
What is #6d81d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d81d6 is rgb(109, 129, 214), in HSL hsl(229, 56%, 63%) and in CMYK 49%, 40%, 0%, 16%.
What makes #6d81d6 effective for UI design?
The desaturated nature of #6d81d6 provides a high-contrast foundation that remains easy on the eyes while maintaining a professional, calm aesthetic. It works particularly well as a primary button or accent color because it maintains readability against both black and white text.
Which colors pair well with #6d81d6?
This shade excels when paired with neutral tones like soft grays or charcoal to ground its cool, indigo undertones. Using high-contrast neutrals allows the color to remain the focal point without becoming overwhelming or overly vibrant in a professional layout.
Is #6d81d6 readable on white or black?
#6d81d6 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.