#6F99C9 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Steel blue shot through with gray, #6f99c9 reads steady rather than bold. That muted quality suits finance dashboards, healthcare branding, and interfaces where trust matters more than flash. It holds up as a dominant base, though it can wash out against pure white, so give it charcoal text or deeper navy neighbors. Pair it with burgundy for a contrast that feels considered.
Questions about #6f99c9
What is #6f99c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f99c9 is rgb(111, 153, 201), in HSL hsl(212, 45%, 61%) and in CMYK 45%, 24%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6f99c9?
Charcoal and deep navy sharpen its muted quality, while burgundy adds warmth without clashing. For a softer palette, try cream or warm gray, which keep the blue from feeling flat against white.
Is #6f99c9 a warm or cool blue?
It is a cool blue. The gray undertone pulls it toward steel rather than sky, giving it a reserved, professional feel compared with brighter, cyan-leaning blues.
Is #6f99c9 readable on white or black?
#6f99c9 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.