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#6473BE color code is #6473BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6473be.

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#6473BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6473BE is 0.1869. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.43:1 against white and 4.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6473BE on white4.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6473BE on black4.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6473BE4.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6473BE4.74:1AA

#6473BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6473BE?+
The hex code for #6473BE is #6473BE. In RGB it's rgb(100, 115, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(230, 41%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #6473BE?+
#6473BE in RGB is (100, 115, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(100, 115, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #6473BE?+
#6473BE converts to CMYK(47%, 39%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6473BE.
Is #6473be a warm or cool color?+
#6473BE (#6473BE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 230° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6473be belong to?+
#6473BE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 230°, 41%, 57% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6473be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6473BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.43:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6473be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6473BE (#6473BE) is 4417 C Bluebell Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6473BE in design

Practical guidance for using #6473be (#6473BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6473BE (#6473BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6473BE (#6473BE) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#6473BE flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#6473BE works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.