#62B5E5 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, sky-inspired blue feels breezy and approachable. Because of its light chroma, #62b5e5 works best as a background or UI element where readability matters. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high contrast, as it creates an exceptionally clear 9.3:1 ratio. This hex code provides a friendly, stable foundation for tech or healthcare projects that need to feel professional but not sterile.
Questions about #62b5e5
What is #62b5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #62b5e5 is rgb(98, 181, 229), in HSL hsl(202, 72%, 64%) and in CMYK 57%, 21%, 0%, 10%.
Does #62b5e5 feel warm or cool?
The color #62b5e5 is firmly cool, leaning into the calming spectrum of sky and water tones. Because of its slightly unsaturated nature, it feels more stable and less aggressive than highly saturated primary blues, making it ideal for professional environments.
Is #62b5e5 readable on white or black?
#62b5e5 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.