#61A1A6 Hex Color
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#61a1a6 is a muted cyan with dusty gray undertones and a cool, ashy finish. Its medium lightness feels refreshing without becoming bright, supporting trust and clear communication in technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Its hex code is #61a1a6, with black text reaching about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #61a1a6
What is #61a1a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61a1a6 is rgb(97, 161, 166), in HSL hsl(184, 28%, 52%) and in CMYK 42%, 3%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #61a1a6 in a palette?
#61a1a6 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm off-white for breathing room, and muted coral for a restrained complementary accent. These pairings preserve its cool, dusty character while giving layouts a clearer visual anchor.
Where does #61a1a6 work best in design?
#61a1a6 works best as a supporting color in technology, communication, productivity, and children's interfaces, especially for panels, cards, and large labels, because its low saturation feels approachable without overwhelming surrounding content. Broad backgrounds can look subdued beside bright white.
Is #61a1a6 readable on white or black?
#61a1a6 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.