#636440 Hex Color
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This muted olive tone is dark and earthy, carrying a serious, dusty character. Because of its low saturation, #636440 works best as a supporting background or a grounded accent rather than a primary color. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, which provides the necessary contrast for readability. Use this hex code for branding that requires a subtle, organic, or military-inspired aesthetic.
Questions about #636440
What is #636440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636440 is rgb(99, 100, 64), in HSL hsl(62, 22%, 32%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 36%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #636440 in a design scheme?
#636440 works best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals. It pairs beautifully with a clean off-white or cream for readability, or you can ground it with charcoal to lean into its serious, military-inspired aesthetic. Avoid overly bright neon accents, which clash.
Is #636440 readable on white or black?
#636440 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.