#60A9A7 Hex Color
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#60a9a7 is an ashy, desaturated cyan with a cool, grounded character. Because of its muted quality, this shade works well as a supporting tone in technology or corporate branding palettes. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays and soft creams. Accessibility is strong, as black text against this hex code easily passes WCAG standards for body copy readability.
Questions about #60a9a7
What is #60a9a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60a9a7 is rgb(96, 169, 167), in HSL hsl(178, 30%, 52%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 1%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #60a9a7?
This ashy cyan pairs naturally with neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which ground its cool, desaturated undertones. For a softer look, it also complements cream and warm beige, creating a balanced, approachable interface that avoids being overly stark or sterile.
Is #60a9a7 readable on white or black?
#60a9a7 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.