#636057 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive sits between dark grey and desaturated yellow. Because of its low saturation, #636057 works best as a neutral grounding element rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white for better readability, as it can appear muddy when used for body text. It is a solid choice for moody, industrial, or minimalist UI backgrounds.
Questions about #636057
What is #636057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636057 is rgb(99, 96, 87), in HSL hsl(45, 6%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 12%, 61%.
Why is #636057 often considered difficult for typography?
#636057 lacks the sufficient contrast required for clean readability in body text, often appearing muddy or washed out against typical light backgrounds. Reserve this hue primarily for UI layout elements or backgrounds, while keeping high-contrast colors like white or off-white for your primary typography.
What colors pair well with #636057?
Is #636057 readable on white or black?
#636057 has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.