#639095 Hex Color
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Reach for #639095 when a background needs to recede instead of shout. This muted cyan is grayed down until it reads almost slate-like, so it calms a layout without going cold. Black text clears AA on it at about 6.0:1 contrast, making it a safe backdrop for body copy. Warm accents like terracotta or amber stop it from turning flat. The hex code #639095 sits between teal and gray.
Questions about #639095
What is #639095 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #639095 is rgb(99, 144, 149), in HSL hsl(186, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 34%, 3%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #639095?
Warm accents like terracotta, coral, or amber lift #639095 and keep it from reading flat. For a subdued palette, lean on neutrals such as charcoal or off-white instead.
Is #639095 readable on white or black?
#639095 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.