#606163 Hex Color
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#606163 is a dark, muted gray with a slight blue undertone and a restrained, serious mood. Its low saturation suits moody interfaces, architectural layouts, and typography where neutrality matters. Use it as a supporting tone or dark surface, pairing it with warm off-white for contrast. The hex code #606163 supports white body text at about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #606163
What is #606163 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #606163 is rgb(96, 97, 99), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 38%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 61%.
Is #606163 a warm or cool gray?
#606163 reads as a cool gray because its slight blue undertone shifts it away from neutral gray. This keeps the shade composed rather than icy, making it useful for serious interfaces and architectural layouts.
What colors pair well with #606163?
#606163 pairs well with warm off-white, cream, and muted terracotta accents, which soften its cool blue cast without reducing contrast while adding a little warmth and visual balance to the overall palette.
Is #606163 readable on white or black?
#606163 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.