#657E97 Hex Color
A dusty muted blue with cool composure
This dusty, muted blue offers a restrained tone suitable for corporate or tech interfaces. Because it lacks intensity, the hex code #657e97 functions well as a reliable background that does not distract from main content. It provides a solid 5.0:1 contrast ratio with black text, ensuring readability for small body font sizes. Use this shade when you need a professional look without bright, saturated hues.
Questions about #657e97
What is #657e97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #657e97 is rgb(101, 126, 151), in HSL hsl(210, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 33%, 17%, 0%, 41%.
What design style works best with #657e97?
#657e97 excels in corporate, financial, or tech-focused branding where reliability and stability are the primary goals. Its muted nature keeps interfaces professional while allowing primary call-to-action buttons to stand out without competing for visual hierarchy.
Is #657e97 readable on white or black?
#657e97 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.