#626885 Hex Color
Dusty indigo with a matte finish
Reach for this muted indigo when a dark interface needs a background softer than navy. #626885 is dusty and ashy, with so little saturation it reads calm and gloomy instead of bold. The hex code holds about 5.5:1 contrast under white text, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy in dark mode. Warm accents like terracotta or ochre keep it from going flat.
Questions about #626885
What is #626885 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #626885 is rgb(98, 104, 133), in HSL hsl(230, 15%, 45%) and in CMYK 26%, 22%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #626885?
Warm accents like terracotta, ochre, and dusty rose give #626885 lift, while soft creams calm its gloom. Skip desaturated blues nearby or the whole palette turns muddy.
Is #626885 readable on white or black?
#626885 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.