#606161 Hex Color
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This neutral, ashy grey feels grounded and professional without dominating a design. As a mid-tone, #606161 provides a steady background that avoids the harshness of pure black. It offers enough contrast for legible small body text when paired with white, meeting WCAG AA standards. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in interfaces to bring a sense of balance to complex layouts.
Questions about #606161
What is #606161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #606161 is rgb(96, 97, 97), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 38%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #606161?
Pair #606161 with soft creams or warm whites to highlight its ashy undertones, or use muted pastels to create a sophisticated, low-contrast palette. Because it is neutral, it also functions well as an anchor for bright, saturated accent colors.
Is #606161 readable on white or black?
#606161 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.