#6D91A0 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6d91a0 is a low-saturation cyan with a matte, weathered feel. Its restrained lightness suggests calm, trust, and clear thinking without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, paired with charcoal and warm white. The hex code #6d91a0 provides about 6.2:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #6d91a0
What is #6d91a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d91a0 is rgb(109, 145, 160), in HSL hsl(198, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 32%, 9%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d91a0 in a palette?
#6d91a0 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and restrained terracotta accents, creating a balanced palette where dark neutrals provide structure, warm white keeps the layout open, and a small amount of terracotta offsets its cool, muted cyan character.
Is #6d91a0 a warm or cool color?
#6d91a0 reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans blue rather than yellow or red, while its grayness softens the effect and gives it a calm, measured presence instead of a bright or icy appearance.
Is #6d91a0 readable on white or black?
#6d91a0 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.