#61B5D3 Hex Color
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Cool and softly muted, #61b5d3 is a light cyan with gentle blue-gray undertones. Its relaxed brightness suggests openness and youth, making it a strong supporting tone for spring palettes, children’s products, communication tools, and aerospace interfaces. Use the hex code #61b5d3 for UI backgrounds with black text, which reaches about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #61b5d3
What is #61b5d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61b5d3 is rgb(97, 181, 211), in HSL hsl(196, 56%, 60%) and in CMYK 54%, 14%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #61b5d3?
What mood and uses suit #61b5d3?
#61b5d3 reads as a cool, softly muted cyan because its blue-gray undertones temper its brightness, making it a good fit for spring palettes, children’s products, communication tools, and light aerospace interfaces. Its gentle brightness can keep digital designs open and approachable.
Is #61b5d3 readable on white or black?
#61b5d3 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.