#6F8FB0 Hex Color

Dusty blue with quiet confidence

Hex color #6f8fb0 graphic
A muted, cool blue with gray undertones, #6f8fb0 has a matte, dusty finish that feels controlled and dependable. Its low saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces as a supporting tone or spacious UI background. Pair it with charcoal or warm burgundy for definition. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #6f8fb0.

Questions about #6f8fb0

What is #6f8fb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8fb0 is rgb(111, 143, 176), in HSL hsl(210, 29%, 56%) and in CMYK 37%, 19%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #6f8fb0?
The #6f8fb0 hex color pairs well with charcoal for crisp definition and burgundy for warm contrast, while white and pale neutrals keep interfaces spacious and balanced without competing with its muted blue character.
Is #6f8fb0 warm or cool?
#6f8fb0 is a cool, muted blue with gray undertones; its low saturation softens the hue, giving it a calm, controlled appearance rather than a vivid or energetic one in most interface and layout settings.
Is #6f8fb0 readable on white or black?
#6f8fb0 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.