#635E96 Hex Color
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A dusty violet closer to slate than grape, #635e96 reads muted and shadowy rather than rich. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone or dark mode background, though it can turn muddy next to warm oranges. White text passes AA at about 5.9:1 contrast. Pair it with soft gold for balance.
Questions about #635e96
What is #635e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #635e96 is rgb(99, 94, 150), in HSL hsl(245, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 34%, 37%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #635e96?
Warm golds, soft cream, and dusty pink lift #635e96 out of its shadow. Avoid other muted purples nearby, since that combination reads flat.
Is #635e96 readable on white or black?
#635e96 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.