#639F8B Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #639f8b is an ashy teal with low saturation and a balanced, mid-light value. Its dusty finish supports calm, trustworthy branding for healthcare, wellness, communication, and hospitality. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or deep navy, since it can look washed out beside bright white. Black text remains accessible, with about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #639f8b.
Questions about #639f8b
What is #639f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #639f8b is rgb(99, 159, 139), in HSL hsl(160, 24%, 51%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 13%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #639f8b?
Does #639f8b read as a warm or cool color?
#639f8b reads as a cool color because its teal base is softened with gray rather than yellow or earthy brown, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained across digital and print palettes.
Is #639f8b readable on white or black?
#639f8b has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.