#6E8DA9 Hex Color
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Somewhere between worn denim and a storm cloud, #6e8da9 is a dusty blue with almost all its saturation drained out. That muted quality makes it a strong supporting tone for UI backgrounds in finance, healthcare, or government work. It flatters warm accents like terracotta better than bright primaries. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of blue is #6e8da9.
Questions about #6e8da9
What is #6e8da9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8da9 is rgb(110, 141, 169), in HSL hsl(208, 26%, 55%) and in CMYK 35%, 17%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #6e8da9?
Warm accents like terracotta or burgundy bring out its gray undertones without clashing. For a tighter palette, pair it with charcoal and off-white for a calm, institutional feel.
Is #6e8da9 readable on white or black?
#6e8da9 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.