#65635E

#65635E

Color Values

HEX

#65635E

RGB

101, 99, 94

HSL

42.9, 3.6%, 38.2%

HSV

42.9, 6.9%, 39.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 6.9%, 60.4%

OKLCH

0.4999 0.0082 88.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #65635E;
color: #65635E;
border-color: #65635E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 500 #78716C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #65635E?

RGB(101, 99, 94) · HSL(42.9, 3.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 2.0%, 6.9%, 60.4%)

Does #65635E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #65635E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #65635E background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.