#6D8DCB Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries an unsaturated coolness that feels reliable and professional. Because it lacks intensity, #6d8dcb works well as a grounding background element in tech or financial dashboards. It provides enough contrast against black text for readable body copy, though it can appear slightly washed out next to pure white. Pair it with soft charcoals or slate grays for a balanced, sophisticated palette.
Questions about #6d8dcb
What is #6d8dcb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8dcb is rgb(109, 141, 203), in HSL hsl(220, 47%, 61%) and in CMYK 46%, 31%, 0%, 20%.
What makes #6d8dcb a good choice for user interfaces?
The unsaturated nature of #6d8dcb reduces visual strain, making it an excellent grounding background for dashboards where readability is key. It lacks the intensity of brighter blues, allowing it to recede comfortably while still maintaining a professional, structured appearance.
Which colors work well with #6d8dcb?
Pair #6d8dcb with charcoal or slate grays to create a sophisticated, balanced palette suitable for modern software. Because this color is slightly muted, it avoids high-contrast harshness when placed next to darker neutrals, resulting in a cohesive, refined look.
Is #6d8dcb readable on white or black?
#6d8dcb has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.