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#606878 color code is #606878. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #606878.

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#606878 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #606878 is 0.1374. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.60:1 against white and 3.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#606878 on white5.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
#606878 on black3.75:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6068785.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6068783.75:1AA Large

#606878 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #606878?+
The hex code for #606878 is #606878. In RGB it's rgb(96, 104, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 11%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #606878?+
#606878 in RGB is (96, 104, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(96, 104, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #606878?+
#606878 converts to CMYK(20%, 13%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #606878.
Is #606878 a warm or cool color?+
#606878 (#606878) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #606878 belong to?+
#606878 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 11%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #606878 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#606878 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.6:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #606878?+
The nearest Pantone match for #606878 (#606878) is 7677 C Dark Lavender Steel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #606878 in design

Practical guidance for using #606878 (#606878) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #606878 (#606878) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #606878 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #606878 (#606878) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#606878 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#606878 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.