#635E63 Hex Color
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Closer to charcoal than true purple, #635e63 is a dim gray-purple with a faint violet undertone. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, which suits dark mode backgrounds and supporting tones more than headline color. White text on this hex code reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Pair it with warm accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #635e63
What is #635e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635e63 is rgb(99, 94, 99), in HSL hsl(300, 3%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #635e63?
Warm accents like terracotta, burnt orange, or dusty rose keep #635e63 from reading flat, since its muted purple base needs contrast in temperature. Cream or soft lavender details also sit well against it.
Is #635e63 readable on white or black?
#635e63 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.