#618EB9 Hex Color
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A muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones, #618eb9 feels controlled and understated rather than vivid. The hex code suits supporting roles in finance, healthcare, government, and technology layouts. Use it for panels, navigation, or secondary branding, then add a warmer accent for focus. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #618eb9
What is #618eb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #618eb9 is rgb(97, 142, 185), in HSL hsl(209, 39%, 55%) and in CMYK 48%, 23%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #618eb9?
#618eb9 pairs well with warm terracotta, cream, and charcoal because their warmer or darker values balance its cool, dusty character, while cream softens layouts and charcoal adds legibility across headings, borders, and interface controls.
Where does #618eb9 work best in a design?
#618eb9 works best as a supporting color for interface panels, navigation, data dashboards, and secondary branding, where its muted saturation adds structure without competing with key actions or stronger accent colors.
Is #618eb9 readable on white or black?
#618eb9 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.