#637A85 Hex Color

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Muted and matte, #637a85 is a dusty blue with strong gray undertones and a slightly bleak, controlled character. Its low saturation suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside white or warm sand. The hex code #637a85 also supports black body text at roughly a 4.7:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #637a85

What is #637a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #637a85 is rgb(99, 122, 133), in HSL hsl(199, 15%, 45%) and in CMYK 26%, 8%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #637a85?
#637a85 pairs well with white, warm sand, and charcoal accents, creating a restrained palette with clear separation for clean interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts without making the blue feel brighter.
Does #637a85 read as a warm or cool color?
#637a85 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel exceeds red and its gray undertones reduce saturation, giving it a controlled, slightly bleak mood rather than a vivid or energetic one.
Is #637a85 readable on white or black?
#637a85 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.