#63A4A4 Hex Color
A dusty, muted cyan with cool undertones
This muted cyan has a dusty, cool character that avoids the artificial brightness of pure sky blue. Because it is highly desaturated, #63a4a4 works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant primary hue. It pairs well with warm charcoals or deep terra cotta. With excellent contrast against black text, this hex code is a practical choice for readable interface elements.
Questions about #63a4a4
What is #63a4a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #63a4a4 is rgb(99, 164, 164), in HSL hsl(180, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #63a4a4 for UI design?
#63a4a4 works effectively when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor the dusty cyan. For a more vibrant approach, using this hex code alongside terracotta creates a balanced, earth-toned scheme that feels modern yet sophisticated.
Is #63a4a4 suitable for text on a white background?
#63a4a4 often struggles with WCAG accessibility standards when used as text against a standard white background because it lacks sufficient darkness. It is far more successful when used for UI elements, borders, or secondary background sections where contrast requirements are less stringent.
Is #63a4a4 readable on white or black?
#63a4a4 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.