#6D91A5 Hex Color
Cool, muted blue with quiet strength
#6d91a5 is a cool, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, understated tone suited to healthcare, finance, security, and government design. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or off-white accents. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6d91a5.
Questions about #6d91a5
What is #6d91a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d91a5 is rgb(109, 145, 165), in HSL hsl(201, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 34%, 12%, 0%, 35%.
Which colors pair well with #6d91a5?
Pair #6d91a5 with charcoal text and off-white surfaces for a calm, readable palette; muted terracotta or warm beige accents can add contrast without overpowering its cool, gray-blue visual character.
Does #6d91a5 read as warm or cool?
#6d91a5 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest and its gray undertone reduces saturation, giving it a steady, weathered feel rather than a bright or energetic appearance.
Is #6d91a5 readable on white or black?
#6d91a5 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.