#6FA8DC Hex Color

Serene and approachable cool cornflower blue

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This unsaturated, cool blue creates a serene base that feels approachable and professional. Because it is highly readable, #6fa8dc works well as a background for black text in UI design. It pairs nicely with slate grays or soft corals, avoiding the generic look of brighter sky blues. The hex code for this shade is #6fa8dc, which designers often select for secure and reliable branding.

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What is #6fa8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #6fa8dc is rgb(111, 168, 220), in HSL hsl(209, 61%, 65%) and in CMYK 50%, 24%, 0%, 14%.

What colors pair well with #6fa8dc for a professional UI design?

#6fa8dc works best when balanced against neutral, grounded tones to maintain its serene quality. Pair it with deep charcoal for high-contrast, readable text, or use a soft coral to create a sophisticated, modern accent that prevents the interface from feeling too cold.

Is #6fa8dc readable on white or black?

#6fa8dc has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.

#6FA8DC Hex Color

Serene and approachable cool cornflower blue

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