#6D99B8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool and composed weight. Because of its muted chroma, #6d99b8 functions best as a grounding neutral for professional branding like finance or law. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a safe choice for dense UI interfaces. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the palette from feeling too clinical or washed out.
Questions about #6d99b8
What is #6d99b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d99b8 is rgb(109, 153, 184), in HSL hsl(205, 35%, 57%) and in CMYK 41%, 17%, 0%, 28%.
How can I balance the cool tones of #6d99b8 in my design?
#6d99b8 functions best when paired with warm, creamy off-whites or soft beige neutrals to prevent the overall interface from feeling too clinical or washed out. Using warm tones provides a necessary visual counterpoint that softens the cool, muted nature of this blue.
Is #6d99b8 suitable for text-heavy interface components?
Yes, #6d99b8 is an excellent choice for dense UI interfaces because its muted chroma ensures it does not overwhelm the eye during extended reading sessions. It maintains strong contrast and readability when used alongside dark charcoal or black text elements.
Is #6d99b8 readable on white or black?
#6d99b8 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.