#6F89CF Hex Color
A professional, cool-toned mid-tone blue
This unsaturated, mid-tone blue has a cool, periwinkle quality that feels professional rather than playful. Because of its reliable nature, #6f89cf works effectively in corporate interfaces for finance or security brands. It holds up well against black text, so use it for body backgrounds where readability is essential. Pair it with dark slate grays to ground the color and avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #6f89cf
What is #6f89cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f89cf is rgb(111, 137, 207), in HSL hsl(224, 50%, 62%) and in CMYK 46%, 34%, 0%, 19%.
Why does #6f89cf feel professional rather than playful?
#6f89cf avoids the high saturation that makes brighter periwinkles feel whimsical, leaning instead into a muted, corporate aesthetic. Its balanced, unsaturated quality ensures it reads as trustworthy and stable, making it a reliable choice for finance or security-focused UI design.
What colors work best with #6f89cf?
Pair #6f89cf with deep, neutral darks to anchor the design and prevent a washed-out appearance. It creates high-contrast, sophisticated pairings when set against charcoal or deep slate grays, which allow the blue to remain legible and distinct for user interface elements.
Is #6f89cf readable on white or black?
#6f89cf has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.