#617381 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits between steel and slate. Because #617381 is so low in chroma, it works best as a neutral background for interface designs rather than a primary brand color. It offers enough contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for technical or financial dashboards. Pair it with soft cream or warm beige to cut its inherent chill.
Questions about #617381
What is #617381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617381 is rgb(97, 115, 129), in HSL hsl(206, 14%, 44%) and in CMYK 25%, 11%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #617381?
Because of its cool, desaturated nature, #617381 pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or warm beige to balance its inherent chill. You can also ground the design by using it alongside deep charcoal accents for a sophisticated, high-contrast look.
Is #617381 readable on white or black?
#617381 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.