#616069

#616069

Color Values

HEX

#616069

RGB

97, 96, 105

HSL

246.7, 4.5%, 39.4%

HSV

246.7, 8.6%, 41.2%

CMYK

7.6%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 58.8%

OKLCH

0.4931 0.0142 291.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #616069;
color: #616069;
border-color: #616069;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 600 #52525B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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