#6D9BC6 Hex Color
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#6d9bc6 is a muted, cool blue with soft gray undertones and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm charcoal. Black text achieves about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #6d9bc6.
Questions about #6d9bc6
What is #6d9bc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d9bc6 is rgb(109, 155, 198), in HSL hsl(209, 44%, 60%) and in CMYK 45%, 22%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #6d9bc6?
Navy, warm charcoal, and muted complementary orange tones pair well with #6d9bc6, adding contrast without overpowering its restrained blue, while warm beige or cream can soften the overall palette for layouts that need a gentler finish.
Why does #6d9bc6 read as a cool blue?
#6d9bc6 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range and its soft gray undertones reduce warmth, while its medium-light value and muted saturation create a calm, controlled mood in most palettes and digital interfaces.
Is #6d9bc6 readable on white or black?
#6d9bc6 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.