#6E8FAC Hex Color
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#6e8fac is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a calm, responsible feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and technology designs. Pair it with warm ivory or dark charcoal. The hex code #6e8fac supports readable black body text at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6e8fac
What is #6e8fac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8fac is rgb(110, 143, 172), in HSL hsl(208, 27%, 55%) and in CMYK 36%, 17%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e8fac?
#6e8fac pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast and charcoal for a grounded, professional palette; muted terracotta or copper accents can add warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base.
Does #6e8fac read as warm or cool?
#6e8fac reads as a cool blue because its blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth, while its muted saturation keeps the effect soft rather than icy. It suits calm, dependable layouts where a bright or highly saturated blue would feel too forceful.
Is #6e8fac readable on white or black?
#6e8fac has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.