Ashen Whisper color: hex code #646B7A
Ashen Whisper has the hex code #646B7A. It is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 42% green and 47.8% blue (100, 107, 122).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 10% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 52% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.35:1).
Ashen Whisper (#646B7A) color codes
| HEX | #646B7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 107, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 42%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 10%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 18%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 12%, 0%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.12, 0.76, -9.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.12, 9.26, 274.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.025, 14.63, 20.493) | |
| Decimal | 6581114 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ashen Whisper, 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 #646B7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #646B7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | 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 #646B7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#676c7bProtanopia
no red cones#656a7aDeuteranopia
no green cones#5f6e70Tritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #646b7a; }
.text { color: #646b7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #646b7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 107 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #646b7a, #68647a); }Similar colors
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See #646B7A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #646B7A?
- #646B7A is a grayish blue known as Ashen Whisper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ashen Whisper?
- The RGB value is 100, 107, 122: 100 red, 107 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ashen Whisper?
- The complementary color is #7A7364, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #646B7A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 and white text 5.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.