#635757 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #635757 is a muted reddish gray with low saturation and a heavy, ashy presence. The hex code works well as a moody supporting tone in branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. Pair it with warm cream or muted olive for contrast, but avoid using it for fine dark text because its depth can muddy details. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #635757
What is #635757 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635757 is rgb(99, 87, 87), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 12%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #635757?
#635757 pairs well with warm cream, muted olive, and softened blush because their lighter or gentler values bring contrast without making the palette feel sharp. Use those accents sparingly when the color anchors a restrained brand or editorial layout.
Is #635757 readable on white or black?
#635757 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.