HEX Color Code #628289

#628289 occupies the deep end of the cyan spectrum, offering rich visual impact without overwhelming a layout. Dive into its technical details and discover where this color works best in production.

What Color Is #628289?

#628289 corresponds to a deep cyan tone when displayed on screen. Its 17% saturation creates a reserved, professional aesthetic suitable for enterprise and editorial layouts.

Color Meaning of #628289

#628289 expresses the cyan family's core themes of innovation, technology, and serenity. Its particular depth places it in the deep range, which audiences tend to perceive as premium, trustworthy, and established.

Where to Use HEX Code #628289

SaaS dashboard sidebar backgrounds creating a professional cyan-tinted workspace

Animated micro-interactions — deep cyan pulses and glows feel polished on button clicks

Checkout flow progress indicators marking completed, current, and pending steps

Portfolio gallery frame borders that complement photography without competing for attention

Status page indicators — cyan accents for operational metrics and uptime displays

Plugin and widget chrome styling for embedded components that need to match the host palette

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HEX Code #628289 in Design Systems

Scale this cyan shade into a complete system: pair #628289 with its complementary hue (≈0° on the wheel) for maximum contrast, or use analogous neighbors (±30°) for softer harmonies. Build each companion color into a matching 9-step tonal ramp for full-coverage UI support.

Contrast profile: at 121/255 brightness, this shade excels as a button background, nav-bar fill, or card header. Always test the final foreground-background pair in Chrome Lighthouse or axe-core to catch contrast violations before deployment.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #628289

What color is #628289?

Visually, #628289 appears as deep cyan. At HSL(191°, 17%, 46%), the hue sits in the cyan zone with moderate saturation and deep brightness.

Is #628289 a dark or light color?

Based on WCAG luminance weighting, #628289 scores 121/255 — classifying it as dark. It functions well as button fills, header bars, and accent blocks with light text..

What colors go well with #628289?

Try combining #628289 with shades at 11° (complementary) for bold contrast, 311° and 71° (triadic) for balanced variety, or simply lighter and darker cyan values for monochromatic elegance. Use our color wheel to explore these relationships visually.

Can I use #628289 for branding?

Yes, #628289 works effectively for branding. The cyan family communicates refreshment, cleanliness, and precision, and its deep character adds distinctiveness. Pair it with comprehensive brand guidelines specifying approved backgrounds, text treatments, and co-branding rules.

How do I convert #628289 to other color formats?

#628289 equals RGB(98, 130, 137) and HSL(191°, 17%, 46%). Each format serves different purposes: HEX for CSS tokens, RGB for JavaScript manipulation, and HSL for intuitive color adjustments. Our conversion tools provide all formats with one click.