#635A5A Hex Color
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Dark reddish gray with a muted, heavy feel, #635a5a works as a low-key background that keeps text readable without the harshness of pure black. It suits moody branding, dark mode UI, and footer bands. Its undertone leans warm, so pair it with dusty rose or soft brass to bring out the depth.
Questions about #635a5a
What is #635a5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635a5a is rgb(99, 90, 90), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 9%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #635a5a?
#635a5a pairs well with dusty rose, soft brass, and warm cream, which pull out its warmth without clashing. Cooler greens like sage also work, offering a muted contrast that keeps both tones grounded.
Is #635a5a a warm or cool color?
It leans warm, since its red undertone shows through even at low saturation. That warmth is faint, though, so it can sit next to both warm neutrals and cooler grays without looking out of place.
Is #635a5a readable on white or black?
#635a5a has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.