#61656C Hex Color
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Storm clouds on an overcast day come close. #61656c is a dusty, almost grey blue, and its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance dashboards, security apps, and tech branding. It works best as a supporting tone or dark interface background; beside plain white it can look a little flat. The hex code #61656c holds white text at about 5.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA.
Questions about #61656c
What is #61656c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61656c is rgb(97, 101, 108), in HSL hsl(218, 5%, 40%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #61656c?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted amber offset its cool grey undertone and keep palettes from reading flat. Cream and off-white text also look softer on it than pure white.
Is #61656c readable on white or black?
#61656c has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.