#636089 color
The hex color #636089 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 37.6% green and 53.7% blue (99, 96, 137).
Its hue angle is 244°, with 18% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Berry Jam (#655883), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.89:1).
#636089 color codes
| HEX | #636089 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 96, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 37.6%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 18%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(244, 30%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 30%, 0%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.5, 10.92, -22.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.5, 24.81, 296.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.843, 12.824, 25.408) | |
| Decimal | 6512777 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #636089, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #636089 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #636089 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #636089 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#55658bProtanopia
no red cones#546388Deuteranopia
no green cones#5a676fTritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #636089; }
.text { color: #636089; }
.border { border: 2px solid #636089; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 96 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #636089, #786089); }
Similar colors
#655883Berry Jam#6a6887Heron#5d6098Wizard’s Potion#6f63a0Scampi#746c8fBureaucracy#6b6c89Dark Prince#4e5481Dusk#51588ePiccadilly Purple
Closest common color name: Royal Purple.
Questions
- What color is #636089?
- #636089 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Berry Jam. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #636089?
- The RGB value is 99, 96, 137: 99 red, 96 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #636089?
- The complementary color is #868960, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #636089?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 and white text 5.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.