#6D8AC9 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6d8ac9 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its moderate lightness supports calm, reliable branding for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which reaches about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #6d8ac9.
Questions about #6d8ac9
What is #6d8ac9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8ac9 is rgb(109, 138, 201), in HSL hsl(221, 46%, 61%) and in CMYK 46%, 31%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6d8ac9?
Does #6d8ac9 read as warm or cool?
#6d8ac9 reads as cool because its blue hue and gray undertones create a restrained, calm impression rather than a bright or icy one, while moderate lightness keeps it approachable across larger interface areas and backgrounds.
Is #6d8ac9 readable on white or black?
#6d8ac9 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.