#6E98B8 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #6e98b8 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its steady, reliable mood suits security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or light interface background, paired with charcoal or warm white. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6e98b8.
Questions about #6e98b8
What is #6e98b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e98b8 is rgb(110, 152, 184), in HSL hsl(206, 34%, 58%) and in CMYK 40%, 17%, 0%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #6e98b8?
The #6e98b8 hex color pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and deep navy, creating clear contrast while preserving its muted, dependable character; these combinations suit interfaces and brand systems that need a calm, professional tone. Use charcoal for text and warm white for spacious backgrounds.
Where does #6e98b8 work well?
#6e98b8 works well as a supporting color in security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, where its cool gray undertones create a steady, trustworthy mood without the intensity of a highly saturated blue. Use it for panels, navigation areas, or secondary actions.
Is #6e98b8 readable on white or black?
#6e98b8 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.