#616A85 Hex Color
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No vivid blue here. The hex code #616a85 is a dark, ashy blue-gray with barely any saturation, which keeps it matte and subdued. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or dark interface background, reading softer than navy without the weight of black. White text passes AA contrast on it, and warm accents like terracotta stop it from turning flat.
Questions about #616a85
What is #616a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616a85 is rgb(97, 106, 133), in HSL hsl(225, 16%, 45%) and in CMYK 27%, 20%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #616a85?
Warm, earthy accents work best: terracotta, dusty rose, or muted gold bring out the faint blue in #616a85 instead of letting it sit flat. Cool grays and bright whites tend to wash it out, so use them sparingly.
Is #616a85 readable on white or black?
#616a85 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.