#646D55 color
The hex color #646D55 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 42.7% green and 33.3% blue (100, 109, 85).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 12% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.44:1).
#646D55 color codes
| HEX | #646D55 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 109, 85) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 42.7%, 33.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 12%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 22%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 22%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.66, -8.14, 12.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.66, 14.74, 123.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.364, 14.302, 10.702) | |
| Decimal | 6581589 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #646D55, 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 #646D55 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #646D55 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | 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 #646D55 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#706a54Protanopia
no red cones#6f6a56Deuteranopia
no green cones#666b66Tritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #646d55; }
.text { color: #646d55; }
.border { border: 2px solid #646d55; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 109 85 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #646d55, #586d55); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5f6957Italian Basil#5f674bMonstera#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#5b6f55Cactus#666a47Bancha#6f7755Dill#5e6354Black Forest
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #646D55?
- #646D55 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #646D55?
- The RGB value is 100, 109, 85: 100 red, 109 green and 85 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #646D55?
- The complementary color is #5E556D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #646D55?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 and white text 5.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.