#6FB0D6 Hex Color
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Pastel blue works as a background for healthcare apps, finance dashboards, and spring layouts. The hex code #6fb0d6 is muted and mid-lightness, with a soft gray cast that keeps it gentle instead of bold. Black text reaches an 8.9:1 contrast ratio on it, clearing AA for body copy. Pair it with deep navy or warm sand; plain white tends to wash it out.
Questions about #6fb0d6
What is #6fb0d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6fb0d6 is rgb(111, 176, 214), in HSL hsl(202, 56%, 64%) and in CMYK 48%, 18%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #6fb0d6?
Deep navy anchors it well, and terracotta adds a warm counterpoint that keeps layouts from feeling flat. Both pairings work better than cream or white, which make this muted blue look faded.
Is #6fb0d6 readable on white or black?
#6fb0d6 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.