#638CBD Hex Color
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#638cbd is a dusty, grayed blue with a matte, cool finish. Its low saturation keeps things calm and understated, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. It flatters warm creams and burgundy accents better than stark white. Black text reads at about 6.0:1 contrast, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #638cbd
What is #638cbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #638cbd is rgb(99, 140, 189), in HSL hsl(213, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 48%, 26%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #638cbd?
Warm creams and muted burgundy flatter #638cbd more than stark white, which can wash it out. Its gray undertone also pairs cleanly with charcoal type and soft sand accents.
Is #638cbd readable on white or black?
#638cbd has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.