#625B54 Hex Color
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Reach for it when a layout needs a background that feels grounded without going black. Dark brown with an ashy gray undertone, hex code #625b54 sets a serious, moody tone. It works as a dominant base in vintage or artisan branding and flatters dusty blues. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.7:1, enough contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #625b54
What is #625b54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #625b54 is rgb(98, 91, 84), in HSL hsl(30, 8%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #625b54?
Dusty blues and muted sage flatter #625b54 because they share its low saturation, while warm cream softens the gloom. Off-white text also passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Does #625b54 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but only barely. The brown base carries some warmth, while heavy gray saturation pulls it toward neutral, so it sits close to a dark taupe in practice.
Is #625b54 readable on white or black?
#625b54 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.