#5D628C Hex Color
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The hex code #5d628c is a muted indigo with cool blue undertones, low saturation, and a matte, ashy finish. Its dim, inky character supports calm, spiritual, and understated visual systems without feeling severe. Use it as a supporting tone for meditation, luxury, or night-sky themes, pairing it with warm cream or burgundy. It offers about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio with white text, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5d628c
What is #5d628c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d628c is rgb(93, 98, 140), in HSL hsl(234, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 34%, 30%, 0%, 45%.
Does #5d628c read as warm or cool?
#5d628c reads cool because its blue-violet undertone outweighs its muted red content, while low saturation keeps the effect dusty rather than vivid in most palettes and gives it a subdued, slightly distant presence. It feels more contemplative than energetic, especially beside bright or highly saturated colors.
What colors pair well with #5d628c?
#5d628c pairs well with warm cream for softer contrast and burgundy for a richer, more intimate palette, especially in editorial or brand layouts where its muted base can carry the visual weight. Keep the darker pairing to small accents or headings so the palette retains some air.
Is #5d628c readable on white or black?
#5d628c has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.