#618BA1 Hex Color
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#618ba1 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and controlled, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted brass. Black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #618ba1.
Questions about #618ba1
What is #618ba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #618ba1 is rgb(97, 139, 161), in HSL hsl(201, 25%, 51%) and in CMYK 40%, 14%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #618ba1?
#618ba1 pairs well with warm white, muted brass, and deep charcoal, which balance its cool gray undertones without overpowering its restrained blue while preserving a calm, dependable feel in a polished interface. Use warm white for open backgrounds, then reserve brass or charcoal for accents, borders, or supporting text.
Is #618ba1 readable on white or black?
#618ba1 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.