#627D8E Hex Color
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#627d8e is a muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray cast and matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained tone suggests reliability and control, making it effective for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or muted copper rather than a dominant background. The hex code #627d8e supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #627d8e
What is #627d8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #627d8e is rgb(98, 125, 142), in HSL hsl(203, 18%, 47%) and in CMYK 31%, 12%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #627d8e?
#627d8e pairs well with warm white, soft beige, muted copper, and charcoal, balancing its cool blue-gray cast in calm interface layouts and editorial designs while keeping the overall palette restrained and professional.
Does #627d8e feel warm or cool?
#627d8e reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base is softened by a dusty gray cast and low saturation, creating a controlled, dependable mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #627d8e readable on white or black?
#627d8e has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.