#61596E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet carries an ashy undertone that leans toward a cool grey. As a desaturated mid-tone, #61596e works best as a supporting background element rather than a bright accent. It provides excellent readability for white text, ensuring accessibility standards are met. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm metallic greys for a structured, sophisticated aesthetic in interface design.
Questions about #61596e
What is #61596e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61596e is rgb(97, 89, 110), in HSL hsl(263, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 12%, 19%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #61596e in a design scheme?
#61596e works beautifully when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites for a clean UI, or use charcoal for text to maintain high contrast. Its ashy, cool nature also complements warm metallic greys for a structured, modern aesthetic.
Is #61596e readable on white or black?
#61596e has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.