#626B7E Hex Color
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Storm grey is a dusty, muted blue with heavy grey undertones. It sits close to slate on the spectrum, so it reads as almost grey rather than a true blue. The hex code for this shade is #626b7e. Its low lightness and restraint make it a dependable supporting tone, and it works best as a dominant base for backgrounds in dark mode UI, finance, and healthcare design. Pair it with burgundy or muted mustard for depth, and note that white text passes contrast at about 5.4:1.
Questions about #626b7e
What is #626b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #626b7e is rgb(98, 107, 126), in HSL hsl(221, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #626b7e?
The hex code #626b7e pairs well with burgundy, muted mustard, and dusty coral. It also sits comfortably beside soft cream and warm off-whites, which keep its ashy undertones from reading flat.
Is #626b7e warm or cool?
#626b7e reads cool. Its blue base and grey undertones pull toward slate, though the muted saturation keeps it from feeling icy or stark in layouts.
Is #626b7e readable on white or black?
#626b7e has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.