#6FB4E2 Hex Color
Soft blue with steady calm
The hex code #6fb4e2 is a light, cool blue with a muted pastel finish and gentle cyan undertones. Its soft saturation creates a peaceful, dependable mood for healthcare, finance, technology, and baby-focused designs. Use it as a broad interface background or supporting brand tone, with black text for clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #6fb4e2
What is #6fb4e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6fb4e2 is rgb(111, 180, 226), in HSL hsl(204, 66%, 66%) and in CMYK 51%, 20%, 0%, 11%.
Is #6fb4e2 warm or cool?
#6fb4e2 reads cool because its blue base carries a subtle cyan undertone, while its light value and muted saturation keep the effect gentle rather than sharp. It works well beside cool grays, navy, and clean white.
Is #6fb4e2 readable on white or black?
#6fb4e2 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.