#617076 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #617076 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a steady, understated mood that suits technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or pale sand; white text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #617076.
Questions about #617076
What is #617076 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617076 is rgb(97, 112, 118), in HSL hsl(197, 10%, 42%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #617076?
Warm white and pale sand pair well with #617076, while muted terracotta adds gentle warmth without overpowering its cool gray cast in interfaces, product graphics, or presentation layouts where a calm, professional tone matters.
Does #617076 read as a warm or cool color?
#617076 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray and low saturation; it creates a steady, technical mood rather than a bright or energetic one, especially beside crisp white or blue-gray neutrals.
Is #617076 readable on white or black?
#617076 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.