#61859D Hex Color
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#61859d is a dusty blue with a gray cast and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its muted character makes it better as a supporting tone than a dominant base, since it can look washed out on large white surfaces. Pair it with burgundy or charcoal for depth. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces.
Questions about #61859d
What is #61859d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61859d is rgb(97, 133, 157), in HSL hsl(204, 24%, 50%) and in CMYK 38%, 15%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #61859d?
Warm, saturated colors like burgundy, burnt orange, or mustard offset the gray cast of #61859d and keep it from looking flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream and charcoal instead of stark white, which can wash this shade out.
Is #61859d readable on white or black?
#61859d has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.