#617084 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits in a professional space between grey and denim. With its heavy desaturation, #617084 serves as an excellent neutral background for corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains readable even at smaller sizes. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to prevent the color from feeling too cold.
Questions about #617084
What is #617084 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617084 is rgb(97, 112, 132), in HSL hsl(214, 15%, 45%) and in CMYK 27%, 15%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #617084?
Because #617084 carries a cool, desaturated tone, it works best when paired with warm neutrals like cream or soft ivory. These lighter, warmer shades prevent the blue from feeling too clinical while maintaining a professional level of contrast for readable text.
Is #617084 readable on white or black?
#617084 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.