#646963 color
The hex color #646963 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 41.2% green and 38.8% blue (100, 105, 99).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 3% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Armoury (#6A6B65), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.61:1).
#646963 color codes
| HEX | #646963 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 105, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 41.2%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 3%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 6%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.82, -3.17, 2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.82, 4.17, 139.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.559, 13.713, 13.787) | |
| Decimal | 6580579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #646963, 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 #646963 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #646963 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.74:1 | 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 #646963 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#696863Protanopia
no red cones#696763Deuteranopia
no green cones#646967Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #646963; }
.text { color: #646963; }
.border { border: 2px solid #646963; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 105 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #646963, #636965); }
Similar colors
#6a6b65Armoury#6b6d6aShadows#6b6965Volcanic Rock#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#696969Dim Gray#6c685eCatch of the Day#5e6354Black Forest#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight
Questions
- What color is #646963?
- #646963 is a gray, closest to the named color Armoury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #646963?
- The RGB value is 100, 105, 99: 100 red, 105 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #646963?
- The complementary color is #686369, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #646963?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 and white text 5.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.