#636362 Hex Color
Quiet, grounded, and softly warm
#636362 is a dark, muted neutral with an almost imperceptible warm gray undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes a serious, restrained feel without harsh contrast. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with off-white and muted ochre. The hex code #636362 supports readable white body text at about a 6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #636362
What is #636362 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636362 is rgb(99, 99, 98), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 61%.
How does #636362 read, warm or cool?
#636362 reads as a nearly neutral, slightly warm gray because its muted tone carries a subtle yellow-brown bias rather than a blue cast, giving it a softer, more grounded appearance in interfaces and layouts.
What colors pair well with #636362?
#636362 pairs well with off-white for gentle contrast and with muted ochre for a warm accent, while dusty blue or soft sage can add color without breaking its restrained, architectural mood.
Where can I use #636362?
#636362 works well for supporting text, interface surfaces, borders, and moody backgrounds where a serious neutral is more useful than a bright accent. Its low saturation also helps it sit quietly beside stronger brand colors without competing for attention.
Is #636362 readable on white or black?
#636362 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.