#6E85EF Hex Color
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Bright, cool, and fairly loud, this indigo carries a strong blue-violet punch without turning muddy. The hex code #6e85ef works best as an accent or call-to-action color, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text on it passes AA for body copy at about 6.3:1, and it pairs surprisingly well with warm mustard. Denim, night sky, and meditation themes all suit it.
Questions about #6e85ef
What is #6e85ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e85ef is rgb(110, 133, 239), in HSL hsl(229, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 54%, 44%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #6e85ef?
Warm mustard and amber tones make #6e85ef stand out, since the temperature clash adds energy. It also deepens nicely against charcoal for night sky and denim palettes.
Is #6e85ef readable on white or black?
#6e85ef has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.