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#609888 color code is #609888. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #609888.

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#609888 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #609888 is 0.2672. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#609888 on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#609888 on black6.34:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6098883.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6098886.34:1AA

#609888 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #609888?+
The hex code for #609888 is #609888. In RGB it's rgb(96, 152, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(163, 23%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #609888?+
#609888 in RGB is (96, 152, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(96, 152, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #609888?+
#609888 converts to CMYK(37%, 0%, 11%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #609888.
Is #609888 a warm or cool color?+
#609888 (#609888) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 163° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #609888 belong to?+
#609888 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 163°, 23%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #609888 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#609888 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #609888?+
The nearest Pantone match for #609888 (#609888) is 624 C Pantone 624 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #609888 in design

Practical guidance for using #609888 (#609888) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#609888 (#609888) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #609888 (#609888) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#609888 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

#609888 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.