#636C4D color
The hex color #636C4D is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 38.8% red, 42.4% green and 30.2% blue (99, 108, 77).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 17% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.55:1).
#636C4D color codes
| HEX | #636C4D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(99, 108, 77) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(38.8%, 42.4%, 30.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 17%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 29%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 29%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.11, -9.32, 16.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.11, 18.74, 119.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.848, 13.914, 9.081) | |
| Decimal | 6515789 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #636C4D, 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 #636C4D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #636C4D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.78:1 | 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 #636C4D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#70684bProtanopia
no red cones#6f684eDeuteranopia
no green cones#666964Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #636c4d; }
.text { color: #636c4d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #636c4d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(99 108 77 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #636c4d, #546c4d); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5f674bMonstera#666a47Bancha#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#6f7755Dill#5b6f55Cactus#696845Eat Your Greens#5f6957Italian Basil
Closest common color name: Dark Olive Green.
Questions
- What color is #636C4D?
- #636C4D is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #636C4D?
- The RGB value is 99, 108, 77: 99 red, 108 green and 77 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #636C4D?
- The complementary color is #564D6C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #636C4D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 and white text 5.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.