#608494 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a storm-washed sky and wet slate, this muted cyan sits low in saturation and mid in lightness. The hex code #608494 works best as a supporting tone, its ashy character calming brighter accents like coral. Black text passes AA at about 5.2:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable on it. Next to pure white it can read washed out, so pair it with warmer neighbors.
Questions about #608494
What is #608494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608494 is rgb(96, 132, 148), in HSL hsl(198, 21%, 48%) and in CMYK 35%, 11%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #608494?
#608494 pairs well with warm accents like coral and terracotta, which offset its gray undertones. For a quieter scheme, soft cream or warm gray neutrals also work.
Does #608494 read as a warm or cool color?
#608494 reads cool because of its cyan base, but heavy gray undertones soften the chill. The muted saturation gives it a calm, understated mood instead of a crisp, icy one.
Is #608494 readable on white or black?
#608494 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.