#6D84A2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels restrained and professional. Its low saturation keeps it from overwhelming the eye, making it an excellent choice for a neutral background in corporate or tech interfaces. Because #6d84a2 offers a solid 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to balance its cool, ashy temperature.
Questions about #6d84a2
What is #6d84a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d84a2 is rgb(109, 132, 162), in HSL hsl(214, 22%, 53%) and in CMYK 33%, 19%, 0%, 36%.
Does #6d84a2 work well for interface design?
#6d84a2 functions exceptionally well as a background or UI element because it maintains a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text. This balance ensures high readability while avoiding the harshness of a pure, saturated blue shade.
What colors pair best with #6d84a2?
You can effectively balance the cool, ashy temperature of #6d84a2 by pairing it with warm neutrals like cream or soft warm gray. These additions prevent the design from feeling too clinical while maintaining the professional, restrained aesthetic.
Is #6d84a2 readable on white or black?
#6d84a2 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.