#618CC5 Hex Color
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A dusty, mid-weight blue with gray undertones, #618cc5 reads calm without the brightness of a true azure. Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, and government interfaces where the color should support content rather than lead. Black text passes AA body contrast on it at about 6.1:1. It can wash out beside pure white, so test it against tinted neutrals.
Questions about #618cc5
What is #618cc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #618cc5 is rgb(97, 140, 197), in HSL hsl(214, 46%, 58%) and in CMYK 51%, 29%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #618cc5?
Warm shades like terracotta bring out its cool, grayish side, and deep navy builds a quiet tonal set. Avoid pure white backdrops, which make it look washed out.
Is #618cc5 readable on white or black?
#618cc5 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.