#6E81DE Hex Color
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#6e81de is a fairly saturated indigo with a cool, soft cast. Its mid lightness gives it just under 6:1 contrast with black text, so it holds up behind small body copy. Best used as a dominant base in dark UI or a supporting tone beside warm accents like burgundy; it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #6e81de
What is #6e81de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e81de is rgb(110, 129, 222), in HSL hsl(230, 63%, 65%) and in CMYK 50%, 42%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #6e81de?
Warm accents like burgundy and terracotta make this indigo pop, while charcoal keeps it grounded in dark interfaces. Against plain white it reads lighter, so check contrast before using it for fine text.
Is #6e81de readable on white or black?
#6e81de has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.