#609ab8 - Shakespeare color

This is a mid-tone cool blue with a soft gray-green undertone, balancing clarity and calm. It reads as slightly desaturated, evoking a slate sky or weathered denim rather than vivid turquoise. Its restrained saturation makes it versatile for interfaces, branding, and interiors where a professional yet approachable vibe is desired. It conveys trustworthiness and serenity while retaining a fresh, modern edge. Works well paired with warm neutrals or crisp whites for contrast, and with deeper navies for depth.

#609ab8 color RGB value is 96, 154, 184, and the CMYK value is 0.478, 0.163, 0.00, 0.278. Alternative names for that color are: shakespeare, gray, lightslategray, hippie blue, blue green, violet.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	96, 154, 184	rgb(96, 154, 184)
CMYK	0.478, 0.163, 0.00, 0.278	-
sRGB	0.376, 0.604, 0.722	rgb(37.6%, 60.4%, 72.2%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.454, 0.598, 0.711	color(a98-rgb, 0.454, 0.598, 0.711)
HCT	232, 33.3, 60.8	color(--hct, 232, 23%, 60.8%)
HSL	200, 38.3, 54.9	hsl(200, 38.3%, 54.9%)
HSV	200, 47.8, 72.2	color(--hsv, 200, 47.8%, 72.2%)
HWB	200, 37.6, 27.8	hwb(200, 37.6%, 27.8%)
Lab	60.5, -13.4, -21.9	lab(60.5%, -13.4, -21.9)
P3	0.428, 0.598, 0.710	color(display-p3, 0.428, 0.598, 0.71)
XYZ D50	0.244, 0.287, 0.375	color(xyz-d50, 0.244, 0.287, 0.375)