#63564E Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #63564e is a gray-brown with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its subdued warmth suggests seriousness, resilience, and comfort, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted blue; white text remains highly legible over it. The hex code is #63564e.
Questions about #63564e
What is #63564e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #63564e is rgb(99, 86, 78), in HSL hsl(23, 12%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #63564e?
Pair #63564e with cream, warm white, muted blue, or pale beige for balanced contrast; these softer companions preserve its grounded brown character without making the palette feel harsh. Muted blue adds a cooler counterpoint to editorial or vintage-inspired layouts.
Is #63564e readable on white or black?
#63564e has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.