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#6D95E3 color code is #6D95E3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6d95e3.

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#6D95E3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6D95E3 is 0.3029. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.98:1 against white and 7.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6D95E3 on white2.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6D95E3 on black7.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6D95E32.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6D95E37.06:1AAA

#6D95E3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6D95E3?+
The hex code for #6D95E3 is #6D95E3. In RGB it's rgb(109, 149, 227), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 68%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #6D95E3?+
#6D95E3 in RGB is (109, 149, 227). Written in CSS: rgb(109, 149, 227).
What is the CMYK value of #6D95E3?+
#6D95E3 converts to CMYK(52%, 34%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6D95E3.
Is #6d95e3 a warm or cool color?+
#6D95E3 (#6D95E3) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6d95e3 belong to?+
#6D95E3 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 68%, 66% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6d95e3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6D95E3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.98:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6d95e3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6D95E3 (#6D95E3) is 17-4032 Cornflower Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6D95E3 in design

Practical guidance for using #6d95e3 (#6D95E3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6D95E3 (#6D95E3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6D95E3 (#6D95E3) 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

#6D95E3 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

#6D95E3 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.