#6F85D3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated periwinkle sits between blue and indigo, offering a cool, composed appearance. With its steady temperament, #6f85d3 works well as a reliable base for tech interfaces or corporate branding. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast that improves readability. This hex code provides strong legibility, as black text meets WCAG AA standards against it, making it ideal for UI backgrounds and small body text.
Questions about #6f85d3
What is #6f85d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f85d3 is rgb(111, 133, 211), in HSL hsl(227, 53%, 63%) and in CMYK 47%, 37%, 0%, 17%.
Which color combinations work best with #6f85d3?
Is #6f85d3 readable on white or black?
#6f85d3 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.