#6DB8E0 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade in healthcare, finance, or baby product layouts that need a trustworthy background. The hex code #6db8e0 is a pastel blue, soft and unsaturated, so it stays gentle even at full page scale. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to offset its cool cast.
Questions about #6db8e0
What is #6db8e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6db8e0 is rgb(109, 184, 224), in HSL hsl(201, 65%, 65%) and in CMYK 51%, 18%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #6db8e0?
Warm terracotta, sand, and soft coral balance its cool cast, while deep navy adds weight for finance or government designs. Use warm neutrals in the 10 percent accent range.
Is #6db8e0 readable on white or black?
#6db8e0 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.