#636396 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #636396 is a cool blue-purple with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits meditation brands, spiritual identities, denim palettes, and night-sky themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with warm ivory or tarnished gold, rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #636396
What is #636396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636396 is rgb(99, 99, 150), in HSL hsl(240, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 34%, 34%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #636396?
Warm ivory, soft beige, and tarnished gold pair well with #636396, balancing its cool blue-purple base with gentle warmth; charcoal can add stronger definition without making the palette feel harsh on interfaces or print materials.
Is #636396 a warm or cool color?
#636396 reads as a cool color because its blue and violet components outweigh its muted red influence, while low saturation softens the effect into a dusty, ashy appearance rather than a vivid purple.
Is #636396 readable on white or black?
#636396 has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.