#606C80 Hex Color

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#606c80 is a dark, muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels controlled and dependable, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI base; white text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #606c80

What is #606c80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #606c80 is rgb(96, 108, 128), in HSL hsl(218, 14%, 44%) and in CMYK 25%, 16%, 0%, 50%.
Does #606c80 read as warm or cool?
#606c80 reads cool because its blue base and gray undertones temper warmth, while its muted saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy. Pair it with burgundy for a grounded, formal contrast.
Is #606c80 readable on white or black?
#606c80 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.