#616AB9 Hex Color
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Close to faded denim with a soft purple lean, #616ab9 is a muted indigo that reads cool and composed. Its low saturation keeps it easy on the eyes, which makes it a solid dominant base for meditation apps, night sky themes, or creative brand work. White text passes on it at about 4.9:1, and warm terracotta accents stop the color from feeling flat.
Questions about #616ab9
What is #616ab9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616ab9 is rgb(97, 106, 185), in HSL hsl(234, 39%, 55%) and in CMYK 48%, 43%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #616ab9?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and burnt sienna give #616ab9 contrast and keep it from going flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with soft grays or a muted gold accent.
Is #616ab9 readable on white or black?
#616ab9 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.