#60495B Hex Color
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#60495b is a dark, dusty magenta with a grayish plum cast. Its low saturation and deep value give it a gloomy, understated mood, so treat it as a supporting tone or dark UI background rather than the star. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters muted golds and soft pinks more than bright hues.
Questions about #60495b
What is #60495b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60495b is rgb(96, 73, 91), in HSL hsl(313, 14%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 5%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #60495b?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and sage all flatter #60495b without competing with its gray undertone. Brighter magentas tend to overpower it, so keep saturated accents small.
Is #60495b dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #60495b reaches about 8.1:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Black text falls short and should be avoided.
Is #60495b readable on white or black?
#60495b has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.