#6FB6E9 Hex Color
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This pastel blue carries a cool, unsaturated quality that feels accessible and secure. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #6fb6e9 works effectively as a full-page background in healthcare or technology interfaces. Use this shade when you need to establish a sense of reliable softness without relying on white, as it holds its own against charcoal greys or deep navy accents.
Questions about #6fb6e9
What is #6fb6e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6fb6e9 is rgb(111, 182, 233), in HSL hsl(205, 73%, 67%) and in CMYK 52%, 22%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #6fb6e9?
Is #6fb6e9 readable on white or black?
#6fb6e9 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.