#6F8EFB Hex Color
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#6f8efb is a vivid, saturated blue with a bright, cool edge. Its energy reads loud next to white, so treat it as an accent for buttons, links, and highlights rather than a full background. Black text holds about 6.9:1 contrast on it, enough for WCAG AA body copy. It flatters warm neutrals; mixing gray with a touch of warmth keeps the focus on the blue.
Questions about #6f8efb
What is #6f8efb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8efb is rgb(111, 142, 251), in HSL hsl(227, 95%, 71%) and in CMYK 56%, 43%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #6f8efb?
Warm neutrals like terracotta, sand, and cream balance the cool intensity of #6f8efb best. It also gains depth against charcoal or deep navy, which suit it better than plain white.
Is #6f8efb readable on white or black?
#6f8efb has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.