#636D79 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with low saturation, #636d79 feels steady, restrained, and slightly gloomy. This dark grayish tone works well as a supporting color in finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it behind white body text for about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code #636d79 also pairs neatly with warm ivory and muted copper.
Questions about #636d79
What is #636d79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #636d79 is rgb(99, 109, 121), in HSL hsl(213, 10%, 43%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #636d79 a warm or cool color?
#636d79 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while low saturation softens the color into an ashy, restrained neutral. It can feel steady, subdued, and slightly gloomy.
What colors pair well with #636d79?
Is #636d79 readable on white or black?
#636d79 has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.