#617081 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky blue feels restrained and serious. Because #617081 sits between grey and blue, it lacks the vibrancy of traditional primary colors, making it ideal for professional interfaces or backgrounds where you need a muted, stable presence. Use white text for optimal readability, as this shade offers sufficient contrast for body copy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #617081.
Questions about #617081
What is #617081 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617081 is rgb(97, 112, 129), in HSL hsl(212, 14%, 44%) and in CMYK 25%, 13%, 0%, 49%.
How should I use #617081 in professional design projects?
#617081 works best as a primary background or a secondary accent color where you need a sense of stability without high vibrancy. Because of its cool, grey-leaning undertones, it maintains excellent readability when paired with clean white or light grey typography.
What colors pair well with the #617081 blue?
This shade acts as a neutral anchor, making it pair effectively with charcoal for high-contrast text or softer, warmer earth tones to balance its coolness. Avoid extremely vibrant neons, which can clash with the restrained, muted nature of this blue.
Is #617081 readable on white or black?
#617081 has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.