#635141 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown leans heavily into dark, greyish undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, #635141 works well as a grounding background or a somber supporting element in organic branding. While white text provides excellent readability over this shade, large blocks of this color can feel heavy. Use it to build contrast against brighter, cleaner tones to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #635141
What is #635141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635141 is rgb(99, 81, 65), in HSL hsl(28, 21%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 34%, 61%.
What colors pair best with #635141 for a design palette?
Does #635141 lean warm or cool in a design context?
#635141 occupies a unique space, acting as a cool-leaning brown due to its significant grey saturation. While it provides the traditional reliability of an earth tone, its dusty quality prevents the yellow or red warmth typically found in standard brown shades.
Is #635141 readable on white or black?
#635141 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.