#616160 Hex Color
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Dusty and dim, #616160 is a grounded grey with a professional, serious edge. It provides a neutral foundation for moody architecture or minimal interface design, offering stability without demanding attention. Designers often rely on this shade for its balance and restraint in complex layouts. The hex code for this ashy, muted tone is #616160.
Questions about #616160
What is #616160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616160 is rgb(97, 97, 96), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 62%.
Does #616160 lean warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly cool, carrying an ashy, neutral undertone that feels grounded rather than icy. It effectively balances out warmer accents in a design, providing a stable, moody foundation that remains unobtrusive and professional in complex, multi-layered layouts.
What colors pair well with this grey?
Soft creams and muted whites pair beautifully with this grey to create a sophisticated, airy contrast. For a more dramatic, moody aesthetic, combine it with deep navy blues or charcoal tones to emphasize its stability and serious, minimalist appeal.
Is #616160 readable on white or black?
#616160 has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.