#616262 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #616262 is a neutral gray with a dusty, ashy cast. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and product designs a serious, restrained feel without visual noise. Use the hex code #616262 as a supporting tone or moody background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted copper. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #616262
What is #616262 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616262 is rgb(97, 98, 98), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 38%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #616262?
Pair #616262 with warm ivory for crisp contrast, muted copper for warmth, or soft blue-gray for a restrained palette that keeps the dark neutral from feeling flat in interfaces, editorial layouts, and product design.
Does #616262 look warm or cool?
#616262 reads as a near-neutral gray with a slightly cool, ashy cast because its muted appearance lacks strong red or yellow warmth. It works as a restrained supporting color when a design needs depth without a vivid undertone.
Is #616262 readable on white or black?
#616262 has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.