#6F82AC Hex Color
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A dusty, matte blue with a distinctly ashy undertone, #6f82ac is an unsaturated shade that feels grounded and professional. It works well as a background for fintech or security interfaces where readability is key. Black text sits comfortably on this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards. Because it is so muted, use this hex code as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color to keep layouts from looking flat.
Questions about #6f82ac
What is #6f82ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f82ac is rgb(111, 130, 172), in HSL hsl(221, 27%, 55%) and in CMYK 35%, 24%, 0%, 33%.
Does #6f82ac work for UI design?
Yes, #6f82ac is an excellent choice for background elements in security or finance interfaces where you need a stable, professional look. Because it is desaturated and muted, it keeps the overall layout from feeling too aggressive, allowing foreground content to remain readable.
Is #6f82ac readable on white or black?
#6f82ac has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.