#6D87AA Hex Color
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#6d87aa is a muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, ashy character suggests calm, trust, and dependable control. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6d87aa
What is #6d87aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d87aa is rgb(109, 135, 170), in HSL hsl(214, 26%, 55%) and in CMYK 36%, 21%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d87aa?
Does #6d87aa read as a warm or cool color?
#6d87aa reads cool because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red. Its medium-light value and low saturation create a restrained, slightly ashy impression that suits dependable interfaces more than energetic, high-impact graphics.
Is #6d87aa readable on white or black?
#6d87aa has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.