#628AC9 Hex Color
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Faded denim comes to mind with #628ac9, a dusty, matte blue with a gray cast. Its low saturation reads calm and understated, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where it can turn flat and muddy. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code #628ac9 also flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #628ac9
What is #628ac9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #628ac9 is rgb(98, 138, 201), in HSL hsl(217, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 51%, 31%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #628ac9?
Warm accents like terracotta and amber bring out its cool, grayed base, while deep navy keeps it grounded. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #628ac9 readable on white or black?
#628ac9 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.