#6F9EC3 Hex Color
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Dusty, grayed blue with a cool, muted cast. #6f9ec3 sits at mid lightness, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a loud accent. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably against this hex code.
Questions about #6f9ec3
What is #6f9ec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f9ec3 is rgb(111, 158, 195), in HSL hsl(206, 41%, 60%) and in CMYK 43%, 19%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f9ec3?
Terracotta and warm sand bring out its cool side, while navy deepens it for corporate or nautical palettes. Skip pale grays, which wash out its muted tone.
Is #6f9ec3 readable on white or black?
#6f9ec3 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.