#626162 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #626162 has a dusty, ashy appearance with a neutral balance that feels serious and restrained. The hex code #626162 works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody product designs. Use it with white text for strong readability, or pair it with soft ivory to prevent large backgrounds from feeling too flat.
Questions about #626162
What is #626162 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #626162 is rgb(98, 97, 98), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #626162 read as warm or cool?
#626162 reads as a neutral gray with a very slight cool-violet cast, because its red and blue values are nearly equal while green is marginally lower. That subtle bias keeps it restrained rather than noticeably purple.
What colors pair well with #626162?
Pair #626162 with soft ivory, white, or muted blue-gray accents to soften its serious mood; warmer neutrals add approachability, while pale backgrounds preserve definition without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #626162 readable on white or black?
#626162 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.