#658A95 Hex Color
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Dusty and mid-weight, this muted cyan has most of its saturation sanded off, leaving a grayed blue that feels calm and a little weathered. The hex code #658a95 earns its keep as a supporting tone: section backgrounds, secondary buttons, dashboard surfaces. It pairs better with terracotta or deep plum than with the usual white, which can wash it out. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 5.6:1, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #658a95
What is #658a95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #658a95 is rgb(101, 138, 149), in HSL hsl(194, 19%, 49%) and in CMYK 32%, 7%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #658a95?
Warm earth tones bring out its best side. Pair #658a95 with terracotta or muted ochre for gentle contrast, or deep plum for a moodier palette. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #658a95 readable on white or black?
#658a95 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.