#6D95BE Hex Color
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#6d95be is a dusty, unsaturated blue with distinct gray undertones. This cool shade functions best as a stabilizing base color for corporate branding or UI layouts. Because it provides excellent contrast, black text remains highly readable over it. Avoid pairing this hex code with other muted grays, as it can look muddy. Instead, try using it alongside crisp whites to keep your design feeling clean and professional.
Questions about #6d95be
What is #6d95be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d95be is rgb(109, 149, 190), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 59%) and in CMYK 43%, 22%, 0%, 25%.
What color palettes work well with #6d95be?
Use #6d95be alongside crisp, high-contrast whites or deep navy to avoid the muddy look that can happen with other grays. This pairing ensures the blue maintains its clarity, keeping your interface looking sharp, intentional, and readable for users.
Is #6d95be a good choice for text backgrounds?
This shade serves as an excellent background for black text because of its medium lightness and cool, unsaturated quality. It provides enough contrast to meet readability standards while appearing much softer and more approachable than a standard, flat blue tone.
Is #6d95be readable on white or black?
#6d95be has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.