#608E9C Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted cyan offers an understated, cool aesthetic perfect for modern tech interfaces or clean backgrounds. It feels professional yet calm, making it a reliable choice for minimalist design projects. Designers often pick the hex code #608e9c when they need a refreshing, airy tone that avoids being too bright. It works well as a supporting color in corporate or aerospace branding.
Questions about #608e9c
What is #608e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608e9c is rgb(96, 142, 156), in HSL hsl(194, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 38%, 9%, 0%, 39%.
Is #608e9c readable on white or black?
#608e9c has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.