#61737C Hex Color
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This dusty blue is desaturated and heavy with grey undertones. It projects a grounded, serious mood ideal for professional UI elements or backgrounds in finance and tech applications. The hex code #61737c provides enough contrast for white text, though it can look muddy if paired with other muted tones. Use it as a supporting base rather than a focal point to maintain readability in your layout.
Questions about #61737c
What is #61737c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61737c is rgb(97, 115, 124), in HSL hsl(200, 12%, 43%) and in CMYK 22%, 7%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #61737c work well as a primary brand color?
#61737c acts as an excellent, grounded neutral rather than a vibrant primary color. It provides a professional, serious tone ideal for finance or legal sectors, but it needs a punchier accent color like mustard or burnt orange to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or flat.
Is #61737c readable on white or black?
#61737c has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.