#658D98 Hex Color
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Muted cyan with a dusty, ashy finish, #658d98 feels restrained rather than vivid. Its medium lightness supports calm interfaces, communication tools, and technology branding without demanding attention. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or charcoal. Large areas can look slightly washed out against white, while black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #658d98
What is #658d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #658d98 is rgb(101, 141, 152), in HSL hsl(193, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 34%, 7%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #658d98?
Warm ivory and charcoal pair well with #658d98, balancing its dusty cyan cast with clean contrast; muted burgundy can add a restrained warm accent without making the palette feel bright.
Is #658d98 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#658d98 supports black body text at about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, clearing WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal text; white text has weaker contrast, so reserve it for larger type or test each weight.
Is #658d98 readable on white or black?
#658d98 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.