#609CA0 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan presents a cool, muted tone that avoids harsh brightness. Because it is highly unsaturated, #609ca0 functions best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or deep navy for tech interfaces. The hex code #609ca0 offers strong legibility for body text, as it holds black type with excellent contrast.
Questions about #609ca0
What is #609ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #609ca0 is rgb(96, 156, 160), in HSL hsl(184, 25%, 50%) and in CMYK 40%, 2%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #609ca0 for web interfaces?
Is #609ca0 a warm or cool color tone?
#609ca0 is definitively a cool-toned color, sitting firmly in the cyan-blue spectrum with significant gray undertones. This desaturation pulls it away from the vibrancy of standard aquatic teals, creating a somber, restrained mood that feels grounded rather than energetic.
Is #609ca0 readable on white or black?
#609ca0 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.