#624959 Hex Color
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Muted and dusky, #624959 is a dark magenta with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality brings mystery and seriousness to branding, fashion, cosmetics, or moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with dusty rose or warm cream. White text remains highly legible, with about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #624959.
Questions about #624959
What is #624959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #624959 is rgb(98, 73, 89), in HSL hsl(322, 15%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 9%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #624959?
#624959 pairs well with dusty rose, warm cream, and mauve, which soften its shadowed depth while preserving its restrained character; use cream for contrast and rose tones for a tonal palette.
Does #624959 look warm or cool?
#624959 reads as a muted, slightly warm dark magenta because its red component is stronger than its blue component, while gray undertones reduce saturation and keep the shade from feeling vivid or strongly hot.
Where does #624959 work best in design?
#624959 works best as a supporting color in moody interfaces, fashion, cosmetics, editorial layouts, and serious branding, where its matte depth adds atmosphere without demanding attention; use it for panels, accents, or secondary backgrounds rather than high-energy focal areas.
Is #624959 readable on white or black?
#624959 has a 8.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.