#636261 Hex Color
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Reach for #636261 when a design needs a dark grey that stays neutral without drifting blue. This ashy shade has almost no saturation, giving it a dusty, serious feel that suits dark interfaces, moody backgrounds, and body typography. White text hits about 6.1:1 contrast on it, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Use it as a supporting base in a 60/30/10 layout, and pair it with muted amber so the palette does not go cold.
Questions about #636261
What is #636261 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636261 is rgb(99, 98, 97), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #636261?
Warm, muted hues flatter it best: dusty rose, muted amber, and olive all add life without fighting its neutrality. Cool brights tend to make it look flat and muddy by comparison.
Is #636261 readable on white or black?
#636261 has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.