#609BD1 Hex Color
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#609bd1 is a muted, medium blue with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it levelheaded rather than loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background; pair it with warm sand or a deep navy for depth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.1:1, so small body copy stays accessible.
Questions about #609bd1
What is #609bd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #609bd1 is rgb(96, 155, 209), in HSL hsl(209, 55%, 60%) and in CMYK 54%, 26%, 0%, 18%.
What text color works on a #609bd1 background?
Black text is the safe choice, with a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 against #609bd1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls short and should be reserved for large display type.
What colors pair well with #609bd1?
Warm sand and terracotta balance its cool cast, while charcoal keeps it grounded in interface work. Avoid bright cyan neighbors, which wash out its muted quality.
Is #609bd1 readable on white or black?
#609bd1 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.