#61636A Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated indigo, #61636a offers a serious and grounded alternative to standard navy. It works best as a moody background for modern interfaces. Because white text provides a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against this color, the hex code supports excellent readability for small body type. Use it when you need a calm, structured tone rather than a bold, saturated statement.
Questions about #61636a
What is #61636a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61636a is rgb(97, 99, 106), in HSL hsl(227, 4%, 40%) and in CMYK 8%, 7%, 0%, 58%.
What design scenarios work best for #61636a?
#61636a functions effectively as a sophisticated background for UI designs that require a calm, structured atmosphere without being overly dark. It provides a grounded alternative to traditional navy, making it ideal for professional dashboards or minimalist content-heavy layouts.
Is #61636a readable on white or black?
#61636a has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.