#635C65 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted purple-grey sits low on the chroma scale, offering a serious and grounded appearance. The hex code #635c65 provides a reliable foundation for UI design, maintaining a strong 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. It works best as a large background field rather than a small accent, where its subtle tones can stabilize more vivid colors in a palette.
Questions about #635c65
What is #635c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635c65 is rgb(99, 92, 101), in HSL hsl(287, 5%, 38%) and in CMYK 2%, 9%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with the dusty tone of #635c65?
You can anchor this muted purple-grey by pairing it with soft cream or pale beige to create a sophisticated, neutral base. For a more modern, high-contrast look, combine it with a crisp white or a punchy bright teal accent to add visual energy.
Is #635c65 readable on white or black?
#635c65 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.