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#6E8BC4 color code is #6E8BC4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6e8bc4.

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#6E8BC4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6E8BC4 is 0.2577. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.41:1 against white and 6.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6E8BC4 on white3.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6E8BC4 on black6.15:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6E8BC43.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6E8BC46.15:1AA

#6E8BC4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6E8BC4?+
The hex code for #6E8BC4 is #6E8BC4. In RGB it's rgb(110, 139, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 42%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #6E8BC4?+
#6E8BC4 in RGB is (110, 139, 196). Written in CSS: rgb(110, 139, 196).
What is the CMYK value of #6E8BC4?+
#6E8BC4 converts to CMYK(44%, 29%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6E8BC4.
Is #6e8bc4 a warm or cool color?+
#6E8BC4 (#6E8BC4) 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 #6e8bc4 belong to?+
#6E8BC4 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 42%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #6e8bc4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6E8BC4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.41:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6e8bc4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6E8BC4 (#6E8BC4) is 4415 C Hydrangea, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6E8BC4 in design

Practical guidance for using #6e8bc4 (#6E8BC4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6E8BC4 (#6E8BC4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6E8BC4 (#6E8BC4) 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

#6E8BC4 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

#6E8BC4 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.