#628A89 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan is a muted, ashy tone that sits comfortably between blue and green. Because of its low saturation and matte finish, #628a89 works effectively as a calm, professional background. It offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to prevent the design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #628a89
What is #628a89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #628a89 is rgb(98, 138, 137), in HSL hsl(179, 17%, 46%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 1%, 46%.
Does #628a89 function well as a primary interface background?
Yes, #628a89 serves as an excellent professional background because of its low saturation and matte finish. It remains readable for standard body copy while avoiding the sterile, clinical feel of brighter, more aggressive blue or green tones.
What colors pair best with #628a89 to create balance?
To ground the coolness of #628a89, pair it with warm, sandy neutrals or terracotta accents to introduce organic contrast. These warm tones prevent the design from feeling too cold while allowing the muted cyan to act as a sophisticated, stable anchor.
Is #628a89 readable on white or black?
#628a89 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.