#615E69 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy violet carries a dusty, grey-toned finish that reads as serious and grounded. Because of its desaturated quality, #615e69 works best as a supporting neutral or moody background rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for legible white body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where you need a darker, more sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal grey. The hex code is #615e69.
Questions about #615e69
What is #615e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #615e69 is rgb(97, 94, 105), in HSL hsl(256, 6%, 39%) and in CMYK 8%, 10%, 0%, 59%.
Where should I use #615e69 in a design?
This muted violet functions best as a sophisticated neutral background rather than an accent color. Because it is desaturated and grounded, it provides excellent readability for light text in UI designs, serving as a softer alternative to standard charcoal or dark gray tones.
What colors pair well with #615e69?
Is #615e69 readable on white or black?
#615e69 has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.