#635684 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty violet with cool, ashy undertones, #635684 creates a moody and serious atmosphere. This desaturated tone works well as a sophisticated background for dark mode interfaces. Because it offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. Avoid pairing it with other dark, muddy colors to prevent the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #635684
What is #635684 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635684 is rgb(99, 86, 132), in HSL hsl(257, 21%, 43%) and in CMYK 25%, 35%, 0%, 48%.
What color palettes complement the muted tone of #635684?
To prevent #635684 from looking muddy, pair it with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or cool grey rather than other dark earth tones. Adding a touch of bright teal or mustard yellow can also create a lively, balanced accent.
Is #635684 readable on white or black?
#635684 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.