#6EB6E5 Hex Color
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#6eb6e5 is a light, muted blue with cool undertones and a soft, airy presence. Its low saturation suggests peace, trust, and dependable control without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant UI background or spring and healthcare base; black text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #6eb6e5.
Questions about #6eb6e5
What is #6eb6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6eb6e5 is rgb(110, 182, 229), in HSL hsl(204, 70%, 66%) and in CMYK 52%, 21%, 0%, 10%.
Does #6eb6e5 read as a warm or cool color?
#6eb6e5 reads as a cool color because its blue hue and slight cyan undertone create a crisp, airy effect. Its lightness and muted saturation soften that coolness, making it feel gentle rather than sharp or icy.
What text color works best with #6eb6e5?
Black text works best with #6eb6e5 for strong readability, reaching about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio. That exceeds the WCAG AA requirement for normal body text, so this blue can support readable labels, paragraphs, and interface controls.
Is #6eb6e5 readable on white or black?
#6eb6e5 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.