#636364 Hex Color
A stable and professional mid-tone grey
This ashy, mid-tone grey reads as a stable and professional neutral. Because of its balanced saturation, #636364 works well as a supporting background or for fine typography in minimal interfaces. Pair it with crisp white to maintain strong readability, as it offers a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this dusty grey is #636364.
Questions about #636364
What is #636364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636364 is rgb(99, 99, 100), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 39%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 61%.
How can #636364 be effectively used in interface design?
#636364 serves as an excellent neutral for text, icons, and background panels where you need to reduce visual noise. Because of its steady mid-tone value, it provides enough contrast against off-white backgrounds to ensure readability without the harshness of pure black.
What colors pair well with #636364 for a balanced palette?
This grey works best when paired with high-contrast, clean neutrals like crisp white or off-white to maintain legibility. To add depth, consider accenting it with muted, cool tones like slate blue or soft, muted greens to create a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Is #636364 readable on white or black?
#636364 has a 6.00:1 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.