#657D90 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #657d90 is a medium blue with low saturation and a matte, gray finish. Its restrained lightness supports trust and control without feeling cold, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted copper; black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #657d90.
Questions about #657d90
What is #657d90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #657d90 is rgb(101, 125, 144), in HSL hsl(207, 18%, 48%) and in CMYK 30%, 13%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #657d90?
Pair #657d90 with warm white for a clean, balanced layout, or muted copper for gentle contrast and warmth. Deep navy can reinforce its controlled mood, while pale blue-gray supports a quiet monochromatic palette.
Does #657d90 read warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#657d90 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base is softened by low saturation and gray. It suits dashboards, healthcare interfaces, government services, and technology products that need calm, dependable visual support.
Is #657d90 readable on white or black?
#657d90 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.