#61B8E0 Hex Color

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#61b8e0 is a clear, unsaturated sky blue that feels light and approachable. Because of its high contrast ratio, it serves as an excellent background color for black text in UI design. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or deep navy for a professional palette. Avoid using it alongside very pale pastels, as it can look washed out. The hex code for this blue is #61b8e0.

Questions about #61b8e0

What is #61b8e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61b8e0 is rgb(97, 184, 224), in HSL hsl(199, 67%, 63%) and in CMYK 57%, 18%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #61b8e0 for professional UI design?
#61b8e0 works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or navy. These darker tones ground the airy, light nature of the blue, preventing your interface from looking washed out while maintaining excellent readability for text.
Is #61b8e0 readable on white or black?
#61b8e0 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.