#617D9C Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a heavy, serious presence. Because #617d9c is so desaturated, it avoids the artificial brightness found in standard interface blues, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or supporting elements. It pairs well with warm, creamy off-whites to soften its cold edge. While it offers enough contrast for readable black text, use it sparingly so the overall palette stays grounded.
Questions about #617d9c
What is #617d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617d9c is rgb(97, 125, 156), in HSL hsl(212, 23%, 50%) and in CMYK 38%, 20%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #617d9c?
Is #617d9c readable on white or black?
#617d9c has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.