#635C4A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive pairs well with sharp, saturated accents like burnt orange or deep teal. Because it is so desaturated and dark, #635c4a works best as a supporting background rather than a primary text color. The hex code #635c4a offers enough contrast to maintain legibility with white type, making it a reliable choice for moody, earthy interface designs that avoid the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #635c4a
What is #635c4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635c4a is rgb(99, 92, 74), in HSL hsl(43, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 25%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #635c4a?
#635c4a works effectively when contrasted against high-saturation accents to balance its muted, earthy character. Pair this shade with deep teal for a professional look, or introduce pops of burnt orange to create a warm, energetic visual balance.
Is #635c4a a suitable color for text?
While #635c4a offers decent contrast against off-white, it is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as comfortable primary body text. It is best utilized as a supportive background color where white text can maintain high readability and clean legibility.
Is #635c4a readable on white or black?
#635c4a has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.