#6D8AD9 Hex Color
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This muted mid-tone blue carries a cool, reliable quality suitable for professional UI components. Because #6d8ad9 is slightly unsaturated, it avoids the harshness of a primary blue. Pair this hex code with soft grays or charcoal to maintain a clean, corporate aesthetic. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for buttons and secondary background elements in financial or tech dashboards.
Questions about #6d8ad9
What is #6d8ad9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8ad9 is rgb(109, 138, 217), in HSL hsl(224, 59%, 64%) and in CMYK 50%, 36%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6d8ad9 for UI design?
Pair #6d8ad9 with soft charcoal or deep neutral grays to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. Using these darker neutrals as text or border colors ensures the blue remains the primary focal point without creating visual fatigue.
Is #6d8ad9 readable on white or black?
#6d8ad9 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.