#61707C Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, this blue grey sits a step from plain grey. The hex code #61707c works best as a supporting tone: sidebars, footers, and muted UI panels. It reads steady and unshowy, which suits finance, healthcare, and government layouts. White text clears WCAG AA body contrast against it at about 5.1:1. Pair it with terracotta or brass accents so the palette does not go flat.
Questions about #61707c
What is #61707c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61707c is rgb(97, 112, 124), in HSL hsl(207, 12%, 43%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #61707c?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, or burgundy bring out its depth, while cream softens it more than plain white. Avoid pale greys nearby, since they wash this shade out.
Does #61707c read warm or cool?
It leans cool. The blue base gives it a cold edge, but the heavy grey undertones soften that chill, so it reads more overcast than icy. Warm neutrals balance its mood.
Is #61707c readable on white or black?
#61707c has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.