#636498 Hex Color
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Not vivid purple and not true blue, #636498 is a muted indigo with a dusty, inky cast. Its low saturation and mid-dark value suit it to supporting roles: dark mode backgrounds, night sky themes, quiet luxury palettes. It pairs well with warm accents like brass or dusty rose, which keep it from turning flat. The hex code #636498 also reads clearly behind white text at small sizes.
Questions about #636498
What is #636498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636498 is rgb(99, 100, 152), in HSL hsl(239, 21%, 49%) and in CMYK 35%, 34%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #636498?
Warm, earthy accents bring out the best in #636498. Try dusty rose or brass tones against it, since its cool muted base keeps them from clashing. Avoid bright saturated blues, which compete with its low chroma.
Is #636498 readable on white or black?
#636498 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.