#634749 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #634749 carries a serious and somber presence. Because of its low saturation and matte finish, it functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm cream or soft sage to cut its inherent gloom. Use white text for optimal readability, as the high contrast ratio ensures clarity in dark-mode interfaces.
Questions about #634749
What is #634749 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #634749 is rgb(99, 71, 73), in HSL hsl(356, 16%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 26%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #634749 for a balanced design?
Because #634749 is a somber and muted red, it performs best when contrasted with lighter, warmer neutrals like cream or soft, organic earth tones like sage. These pairings cut through the inherent gloom of the color, allowing it to function as a sophisticated structural accent rather than overwhelming the viewer.
Is #634749 suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #634749 is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as a readable body text color. For optimal accessibility and readability, use this shade as an accent or header, and stick to high-contrast white or light cream text if you must layer content directly over it.
Is #634749 readable on white or black?
#634749 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.