#6F8ABF Hex Color
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#6f8abf is a muted, medium-light blue with a dusty gray undertone and matte finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, and government designs. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, and the hex code is #6f8abf.
Questions about #6f8abf
What is #6f8abf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8abf is rgb(111, 138, 191), in HSL hsl(220, 38%, 59%) and in CMYK 42%, 28%, 0%, 25%.
Which colors pair well with #6f8abf?
Charcoal, warm cream, and muted navy pair well with #6f8abf because they reinforce its calm, dusty character while providing useful contrast; a restrained terracotta accent can add warmth without overpowering the blue.
Is #6f8abf warm or cool?
#6f8abf reads as a cool blue because its blue base and gray undertone reduce warmth, though its muted saturation keeps it from feeling icy or harsh. That balance makes it suitable for calm, dependable interface elements.
Is #6f8abf readable on white or black?
#6f8abf has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.