#635B4A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #635b4a sits between olive and gray with just enough yellow to stay warm. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, where its gloom adds depth without dragging down a palette. Over large areas it can read muddy, so use it sparingly. White text holds up well on it at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #635b4a
What is #635b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635b4a is rgb(99, 91, 74), in HSL hsl(41, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #635b4a?
#635b4a flatters richer, warmer neighbors like burgundy or terracotta, which lift its dullness without clashing. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they can make it look washed out and gray.
What colors pair well with #635b4a?
#635b4a flatters richer, warmer neighbors like burgundy or terracotta, which lift its dullness without clashing. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they can make it look washed out and gray.
Does #635b4a read warm or cool?
#635b4a reads as a warm dark yellow because its yellow base carries brown and gray weight, giving it an earthy, serious feel. Its low saturation and low lightness make it subdued and gloomy rather than bright or cheerful.
What mood does #635b4a convey and where should I use it?
#635b4a is a dark, grayed yellow that brings gloom and subtlety to a design. It suits moody backgrounds, budget or sale graphics, and construction themes where a serious, understated tone matters.
Is #635b4a readable on white or black?
#635b4a has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.