#6D8AA5 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, this dusty blue has gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use the hex code #6d8aa5 as a supporting tone with off-white and charcoal; black text also reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d8aa5
What is #6d8aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8aa5 is rgb(109, 138, 165), in HSL hsl(209, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 34%, 16%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #6d8aa5?
Pair #6d8aa5 with off-white and charcoal for a balanced, readable palette; muted terracotta or sage can add warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base. Use brighter accents sparingly to preserve the calm, controlled feel.
Is #6d8aa5 a warm or cool color?
#6d8aa5 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red channel and its saturation is restrained. That gray cast gives it a dependable, matte mood rather than a vivid or energetic one.
Where does #6d8aa5 work well in design?
#6d8aa5 works well as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, where its low saturation feels controlled and dependable. Use it for secondary buttons, navigation, borders, or panels alongside higher-contrast text.
Is #6d8aa5 readable on white or black?
#6d8aa5 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.