#636A62 color
The hex color #636A62 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 41.6% green and 38.4% blue (99, 106, 98).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 4% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Armoury (#6A6B65), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.57:1).
#636A62 color codes
| HEX | #636A62 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 106, 98) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 41.6%, 38.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 4%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 8%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.01, -4.35, 3.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.01, 5.63, 140.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.504, 13.842, 13.566) | |
| Decimal | 6515298 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #636A62, 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 #636A62 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #636A62 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | 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 #636A62 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6862Protanopia
no red cones#696862Deuteranopia
no green cones#636968Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #636a62; }
.text { color: #636a62; }
.border { border: 2px solid #636a62; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 106 98 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #636a62, #626a65); }
Similar colors
#6a6b65Armoury#5e6354Black Forest#6b6d6aShadows#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#5f6957Italian Basil#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#556962Dark Forest#555d50Ebony
Questions
- What color is #636A62?
- #636A62 is a gray, closest to the named color Armoury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #636A62?
- The RGB value is 99, 106, 98: 99 red, 106 green and 98 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #636A62?
- The complementary color is #69626A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #636A62?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 and white text 5.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.