#627280 Hex Color
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#627280 is a muted, dusty slate that leans heavily toward grey. Because of its low saturation and matte finish, it serves best as a professional base or a secondary background tone for corporate interfaces. It pairs well with crisp white text, providing enough contrast for readability. The hex code #627280 avoids the intensity of pure blue, making it ideal for finance or security branding where understatement is required.
Questions about #627280
What is #627280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #627280 is rgb(98, 114, 128), in HSL hsl(208, 13%, 44%) and in CMYK 23%, 11%, 0%, 50%.
What design aesthetic works best with #627280?
#627280 excels in minimalist and corporate design systems where understatement is prioritized over vibrancy. It functions as an excellent neutral background, allowing high-contrast text or accent colors like deep orange to stand out without competing for visual dominance.
Is #627280 readable on white or black?
#627280 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.