#609CB6 Hex Color
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#609cb6 is a cool, ashy cyan-blue with dusty gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and refreshing, fitting communication, healthcare, finance, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text also reads clearly, with about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #609cb6.
Questions about #609cb6
What is #609cb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #609cb6 is rgb(96, 156, 182), in HSL hsl(198, 37%, 55%) and in CMYK 47%, 14%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #609cb6?
Is #609cb6 readable on white or black?
#609cb6 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.