#629D85 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a cool, unsaturated presence that leans toward clinical and calm. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well as a background for clean, minimal interfaces in healthcare or tech. The hex code for this shade is #629d85. Use it sparingly as a supporting element, as it can feel slightly washed out if paired with too much white space.
Questions about #629d85
What is #629d85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #629d85 is rgb(98, 157, 133), in HSL hsl(156, 23%, 50%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 15%, 38%.
What is the best way to use #629d85 in UI design?
#629d85 excels as a supporting background color because it feels professional and restrained without demanding too much attention. Pair it with charcoal text to ensure readability, as the low saturation can sometimes look washed out against pure white backgrounds.
Does #629d85 work well with other colors?
This shade pairs effectively with warm neutrals to balance its inherent coolness. Try using it alongside a soft terracotta or cream to add depth, or keep the palette strictly monochromatic by layering various tints of the same teal hue.
Is #629d85 readable on white or black?
#629d85 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.