#61A9C7 Hex Color
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#61a9c7 is an unsaturated, cool cyan with muted gray undertones and a refreshing presence. Its medium-light value suggests trust, freedom, and focused energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in communication, technology, or aerospace branding. Pair it with deep navy, and use black text for about an 8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #61a9c7.
Questions about #61a9c7
What is #61a9c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61a9c7 is rgb(97, 169, 199), in HSL hsl(198, 48%, 58%) and in CMYK 51%, 15%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #61a9c7?
#61a9c7 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals, which ground its cool cyan character without overpowering it. Use navy for confident accents, charcoal for text, and a warm neutral when the palette needs a softer, more welcoming finish.
Is #61a9c7 a warm or cool color?
#61a9c7 reads as a cool cyan because its blue component is stronger than its green component, while its muted saturation and gray undertones give the shade a softened, approachable character. It feels refreshing and focused rather than icy or overly bright.
Is #61a9c7 readable on white or black?
#61a9c7 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.