#61BCE8 Hex Color
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A light, sparkling blue with moderate saturation, #61bce8 brings a clean, airy feel to interface design. Because it maintains high contrast ratios against black text, it serves as an excellent base for UI backgrounds where readability matters. It pairs well with slate grays—if you are curious about mixing gray to find the right balance—but avoid placing it next to stark whites, where it can wash out.
Questions about #61bce8
What is #61bce8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61bce8 is rgb(97, 188, 232), in HSL hsl(200, 75%, 65%) and in CMYK 58%, 19%, 0%, 9%.
How should I pair #61bce8 in UI design?
Pair #61bce8 with deep charcoal or slate grays to create high-contrast readability without overwhelming the eye. This airy blue performs best when used as an accent color rather than a primary fill, especially on white or very light neutral backgrounds.
Is #61bce8 readable on white or black?
#61bce8 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.86:1 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.