#636CEB Hex Color
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Electric and saturated, this indigo demands attention as a bold UI accent or call-to-action button. Its intensity makes it risky for full backgrounds, but it remains accessible with black text due to its 4.9:1 contrast ratio. If you want to soften this hue, try mixing gray to find a more neutral base. The hex code for this color is #636ceb.
Questions about #636ceb
What is #636ceb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636ceb is rgb(99, 108, 235), in HSL hsl(236, 77%, 65%) and in CMYK 58%, 54%, 0%, 8%.
How can I use #636ceb in UI design without overwhelming users?
Apply #636ceb sparingly as a targeted accent color for primary buttons or interactive elements rather than large background areas. Its intense saturation makes it visually loud, so balance it against neutral light gray or white space to keep your interface clean and readable.
Is #636ceb readable on white or black?
#636ceb has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.