#606060 Hex Color
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A solid, mid-tone grey, #606060 anchors a palette without demanding attention. Because it is neutral and balanced, it serves as an excellent base for UI elements or typography. It provides enough contrast against white for readable body text, but can appear muddy in larger blocks. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #606060.
Questions about #606060
What is #606060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #606060 is rgb(96, 96, 96), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #606060 in a design palette?
As a true neutral, #606060 works exceptionally well with vibrant accent colors to create visual interest. Try pairing it with navy for a professional look or terracotta if you want to add warmth without overwhelming the overall composition.
Is #606060 readable on white or black?
#606060 has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.