#626980 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a sense of serious calm. With its ashy and dim quality, #626980 works well for projects requiring subtlety or a moody, nocturnal atmosphere. Designers often use this dark, unsaturated tone to ground interfaces or add a touch of quiet integrity to branding. The hex code for this matte shade is #626980.
Questions about #626980
What is #626980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #626980 is rgb(98, 105, 128), in HSL hsl(226, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 23%, 18%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #626980?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with warm, creamy neutrals or soft terracotta tones to create balance. Because it is an ashy, desaturated shade, it also provides a sophisticated anchor when placed against lighter, airy grays or muted sage greens.
Is #626980 considered a warm or cool color?
#626980 is definitively a cool-toned color rooted in deep blue and purple undertones. Its ashy, muted quality pulls it away from vibrant, electric blues, giving it a more grounded, nocturnal feel that works well for professional or serious design applications.
Is #626980 readable on white or black?
#626980 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.