#658C8A Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #658c8a is a highly unsaturated cyan with significant gray undertones. This matte tone works best as a supporting element or muted background rather than a dominant feature. It provides enough contrast to pair well with black text for readable interface design. The hex code for this ashy shade is #658c8a, a subtle choice for modern technology or professional branding layouts.
Questions about #658c8a
What is #658c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #658c8a is rgb(101, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(177, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
What colors work best with #658c8a?
Pair #658c8a with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, professional text layouts. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also balances well against soft creams or warm terracotta accents for a more earthy, contemporary look.
Is #658c8a readable on white or black?
#658c8a has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.