#6E8EB1 Hex Color
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#6e8eb1 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, trustworthy feel without drawing attention from content. Use it as a supporting background for finance, healthcare, or government designs, pairing it with charcoal or warm white. The hex code #6e8eb1 provides about 6.2:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #6e8eb1
What is #6e8eb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8eb1 is rgb(110, 142, 177), in HSL hsl(211, 30%, 56%) and in CMYK 38%, 20%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e8eb1?
Warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #6e8eb1, balancing its cool gray-blue base with warmth and contrast. Use charcoal for readable text, warm white for spacious backgrounds, and terracotta for a restrained accent.
Why does #6e8eb1 look cool and muted?
#6e8eb1 reads as cool and muted because its blue hue is softened by gray undertones and relatively low saturation, giving interfaces a calm, dependable feel without pulling attention from content.
Is #6e8eb1 readable on white or black?
#6e8eb1 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.