#635187 Hex Color

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Dark mode backgrounds are where this muted violet earns its keep. #635187 sits low in saturation, so it reads calm and serious instead of playful. Pair it with warm ochre or dusty rose for a pairing that feels less obvious than gray. White text hits about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Watch for muddiness at large sizes; richer purples hold detail better.

Questions about #635187

What is #635187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635187 is rgb(99, 81, 135), in HSL hsl(260, 25%, 42%) and in CMYK 27%, 40%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #635187?
Warm ochre and dusty rose bring out its violet side without clashing. Soft sage also works when you want the palette to feel calmer and more grounded.
Is #635187 readable on white or black?
#635187 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.