#6D8EC3 Hex Color
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#6d8ec3 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a cool, matte quality. Its muted character makes it an excellent, reliable choice for corporate UI backgrounds in finance or tech. Because this hex code offers strong legibility with black text, it maintains a 6.3:1 contrast ratio that supports readable body copy. Pair it with crisp whites or deep charcoals to prevent the design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #6d8ec3
What is #6d8ec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8ec3 is rgb(109, 142, 195), in HSL hsl(217, 42%, 60%) and in CMYK 44%, 27%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #6d8ec3?
Pair #6d8ec3 with crisp whites or deep charcoal to maintain its professional, matte quality without washing out the design. This dusty blue thrives when grounded by neutral, high-contrast tones that highlight its unsaturated nature rather than competing with it.
Is #6d8ec3 readable on white or black?
#6d8ec3 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.