#61696E Hex Color
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This muted slate blue carries a dusty, desaturated quality that feels grounded and professional. Because of its low chroma, #61696e works best as a neutral anchor in corporate branding or technical UI backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or warm charcoal to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this color is #61696e, which offers enough contrast to support white text for readable interface designs.
Questions about #61696e
What is #61696e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61696e is rgb(97, 105, 110), in HSL hsl(203, 6%, 41%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #61696e?
Pair #61696e with soft cream or warm charcoal to prevent a flat, washed-out appearance in your designs. These pairings ground the muted slate blue, providing enough contrast to maintain high readability for both web and print applications.
Is #61696e suitable for text usage?
This shade works effectively as a secondary text or background color because it maintains high contrast when paired with white text. It provides a softer alternative to pure black, reducing eye strain in complex interface layouts.
Is #61696e readable on white or black?
#61696e has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.