#6D9EBF Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool, reserved character that works well for professional branding and security-focused interfaces. Because it lacks intensity, the color acts as a reliable neutral rather than an attention-grabber. Pair #6d9ebf with crisp white or dark charcoal for maximum readability. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for UI body copy and supporting design elements.
Questions about #6d9ebf
What is #6d9ebf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d9ebf is rgb(109, 158, 191), in HSL hsl(204, 39%, 59%) and in CMYK 43%, 17%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #6d9ebf in a professional interface?
Use #6d9ebf as a background element or primary button color, then pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal text to ensure readability. Because it is unsaturated, it functions best when contrasted against high-intensity colors rather than competing with them.
Is #6d9ebf readable on white or black?
#6d9ebf has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.