#616161 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, neutral grey offers a solid, grounded base for professional interfaces and minimal design. While it lacks strong undertones, #616161 maintains a stable, professional character that prevents dark mode layouts from appearing too aggressive. White text provides excellent 6.2:1 contrast against this hex code, ensuring readability for small body text. Use it to anchor layouts without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #616161
What is #616161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616161 is rgb(97, 97, 97), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 62%.
What kind of design aesthetic works best with #616161?
This neutral grey excels in professional and minimalist layouts where balance is critical. It acts as an effective anchor for high-contrast accent colors like electric blue or vibrant orange, grounding the interface without overpowering the visual hierarchy.
Is #616161 readable on white or black?
#616161 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.