#6D8BA9 Hex Color
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#6d8ba9 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinctly matte finish. Its cool, understated temperature makes it a solid choice for backgrounds in professional applications like finance or tech. It pairs well with crisp white or charcoal grey to maintain readability. Because black text offers a 5.9:1 contrast against this hex code, it works safely for body copy.
Questions about #6d8ba9
What is #6d8ba9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8ba9 is rgb(109, 139, 169), in HSL hsl(210, 26%, 55%) and in CMYK 36%, 18%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d8ba9 for professional design?
#6d8ba9 works best alongside neutral tones that ground its desaturated blue personality. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, balanced contrast, while crisp white ensures the text remains highly readable for your audience.
Is #6d8ba9 readable on white or black?
#6d8ba9 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.