#608991 Hex Color
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#608991 is a muted cyan with gray-green undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to technology, aerospace, productivity tools, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary background with warm white or charcoal. Black text reads at about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #608991.
Questions about #608991
What is #608991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608991 is rgb(96, 137, 145), in HSL hsl(190, 20%, 47%) and in CMYK 34%, 6%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #608991?
Pair #608991 with warm white, charcoal, sand, or muted terracotta to balance its cool gray-green undertone; warm neutrals soften its technical feel, while terracotta adds restrained contrast without overwhelming the dusty, low-saturation base.
Does #608991 feel warm or cool?
#608991 feels cool because its cyan base and gray-green undertones sit on the blue-green side of the spectrum, while its muted saturation keeps that coolness calm rather than bright. It works well when a subdued, technical mood is useful.
Is #608991 readable on white or black?
#608991 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.