#636A7E Hex Color
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#636a7e is a dusty, almost grey blue with a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation and dim lightness keep designs subdued, which suits supporting roles and dark mode backgrounds. White text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. Try #636a7e with a burnt orange accent for warmth, or use it as a softer stand-in for navy.
Questions about #636a7e
What is #636a7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636a7e is rgb(99, 106, 126), in HSL hsl(224, 12%, 44%) and in CMYK 21%, 16%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #636a7e?
Warm accents like terracotta or burnt orange bring out the best in #636a7e, since the cool grey-blue needs contrast to avoid reading flat. Soft cream also works for a quieter pairing.
Is #636a7e readable on white or black?
#636a7e has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.