#624E63 Hex Color
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Reach for dark purple when a layout needs depth without drama. #624e63 is a dim, dusty violet, so muted it nearly reads as gray plum. It works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background, where white text hits about 7.5:1 contrast and passes AA for body copy. Pair it with warm gold or soft peach to lift the gloom.
Questions about #624e63
What is #624e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #624e63 is rgb(98, 78, 99), in HSL hsl(297, 12%, 35%) and in CMYK 1%, 21%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #624e63?
Warm gold, soft peach, and sage all lift this muted purple without clashing. For darker palettes, pair #624e63 with charcoal or deep teal to keep contrast between elements.
Is #624e63 readable on white or black?
#624e63 has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.