#629986 Hex Color
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#629986 is a dusty, unsaturated teal that reads as a matte, cool neutral. It works best as a supporting background tone for professional wellness or tech interfaces. This hex code provides strong legibility for black text at a 6.4:1 ratio, ensuring accessibility for small body type. Use it alongside muted charcoals to maintain its sophisticated, understated character without losing contrast.
Questions about #629986
What is #629986 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #629986 is rgb(98, 153, 134), in HSL hsl(159, 22%, 49%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 12%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #629986 for a balanced palette?
Pair #629986 with charcoal or deep, dark grays to maintain its sophisticated and understated character. Because the teal itself is unsaturated, adding warm terracotta or soft sand tones can introduce a gentle, natural contrast that feels grounded and modern.
Is #629986 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #629986 provides excellent readability when used as a background for dark text, achieving a 6.4:1 contrast ratio that meets common accessibility standards. It functions as a steady, low-eye-strain base that feels more intentional than simple gray.
Is #629986 readable on white or black?
#629986 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.