#608CB7 Hex Color
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The hex code #608cb7 produces a muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty, unsaturated character feels controlled and dependable, making it useful for supporting interfaces in finance, healthcare, technology, and government. Use it as a secondary brand color across large UI areas; black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #608cb7
What is #608cb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608cb7 is rgb(96, 140, 183), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 55%) and in CMYK 48%, 23%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #608cb7?
#608cb7 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted terracotta, and deep blue, adding contrast without overpowering its dusty character while supporting text, open surfaces, restrained accents, and formal interface palettes.
Does #608cb7 read warm or cool?
#608cb7 reads clearly cool because its medium lightness and blue base are softened by gray, creating a restrained, slightly bleak mood that suits security, accounting, nautical, and healthcare interfaces built around trust and control.
Is #608cb7 readable on white or black?
#608cb7 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.