#61AFEA Hex Color
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This bright, airy blue sits on the cooler side of the spectrum with a crisp, clear finish. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #61afea makes an excellent background for UI interfaces that need to convey reliability and modern structure. It pairs well with slate grays or charcoal text, offering strong contrast without the harshness of a pure white backdrop.
Questions about #61afea
What is #61afea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61afea is rgb(97, 175, 234), in HSL hsl(206, 77%, 65%) and in CMYK 59%, 25%, 0%, 8%.
What design aesthetic suits #61afea best?
#61afea works best in clean, modern interfaces where reliability is the goal. Because it is highly legible, it serves as an excellent background color for web applications that need to feel professional without appearing sterile or overly corporate.
Is #61afea readable on white or black?
#61afea has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.