#635858 Hex Color
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Dark red with heavy gray undertones, #635858 reads closer to warm charcoal than true red. Its low saturation keeps the drama muted, which suits moody backgrounds and dim interface themes. White text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with cream or sage to lift the dullness.
Questions about #635858
What is #635858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635858 is rgb(99, 88, 88), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #635858?
Cream, sage green, and soft blush lift its gray dullness without clashing. For contrast-heavy schemes, pair it with off-white text or a pale warm gray for secondary UI elements.
Is #635858 readable on white or black?
#635858 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.