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#609F7B color code is #609F7B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #609f7b.

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#609F7B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #609F7B is 0.2871. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.11:1 against white and 6.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#609F7B on white3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#609F7B on black6.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #609F7B3.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #609F7B6.74:1AA

#609F7B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #609F7B?+
The hex code for #609F7B is #609F7B. In RGB it's rgb(96, 159, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 25%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #609F7B?+
#609F7B in RGB is (96, 159, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(96, 159, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #609F7B?+
#609F7B converts to CMYK(40%, 0%, 23%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #609F7B.
Is #609f7b a warm or cool color?+
#609F7B (#609F7B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #609f7b belong to?+
#609F7B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 25%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #609f7b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#609F7B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.11:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #609f7b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #609F7B (#609F7B) is 8025 C Metallic Patina Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #609F7B in design

Practical guidance for using #609f7b (#609F7B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#609F7B (#609F7B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #609F7B (#609F7B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. 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

#609F7B 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

#609F7B 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.