#616259

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #616259?

RGB(97, 98, 89), HSL(66.7, 4.8%, 36.7%), CMYK(1.0%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 61.6%).

Q: Does #616259 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.18:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#616259 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 97, 98, 89, in HSL 66.7°, 4.8%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 1.0%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 61.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 7039 Quartz Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#616259

RGB

97, 98, 89

HSL

66.7, 4.8%, 36.7%

HSV

66.7, 9.2%, 38.4%

CMYK

1.0%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 61.6%

OKLCH

0.4924 0.0141 112.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7039 Quartz Grey

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.