#61C3CE Hex Color

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A soft, moderately light cyan with green undertones, #61c3ce feels fresh without becoming loud. Its cool, unsaturated finish suits UI backgrounds, spring branding, and children’s products, while navy or warm coral adds definition. The hex code #61c3ce provides about 10.2:1 contrast with black, supporting readable body copy under WCAG AA.

Questions about #61c3ce

What is #61c3ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61c3ce is rgb(97, 195, 206), in HSL hsl(186, 53%, 59%) and in CMYK 53%, 5%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #61c3ce?
#61c3ce pairs well with navy for strong definition, warm coral for lively contrast, and soft neutrals for a calmer palette; these combinations balance its cool cyan base without overwhelming its moderate saturation.
Does #61c3ce read as warm or cool?
#61c3ce reads as a cool cyan because its blue foundation is softened by green undertones, giving it a fresh, approachable feel rather than a sharp, icy one, especially across most digital interfaces.
Is #61c3ce readable on white or black?
#61c3ce has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.20:1 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.