#64754E color
The hex color #64754E is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 45.9% green and 30.6% blue (100, 117, 78).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 20% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Ghoul (#667744), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5:1).
#64754E color codes
| HEX | #64754E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 117, 78) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 45.9%, 30.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 20%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 33%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 33%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.95, -13.78, 19.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.95, 23.88, 125.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.992, 15.982, 9.607) | |
| Decimal | 6583630 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #64754E, 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 #64754E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #64754E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | 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 #64754E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#79704bProtanopia
no red cones#766f50Deuteranopia
no green cones#66726bTritanopia
no blue cones#6f6f6fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #64754e; }
.text { color: #64754e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #64754e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 117 78 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #64754e, #50754e); }
Similar colors
#667744Ghoul#6f7755Dill#6a7e5fEmerald City#53734cIrish Clover#5b6f55Cactus#616c51Hinterland#688049Beyond the Pines#648251Kale
Closest common color name: Fern Green.
Questions
- What color is #64754E?
- #64754E is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Ghoul. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #64754E?
- The RGB value is 100, 117, 78: 100 red, 117 green and 78 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #64754E?
- The complementary color is #5F4E75, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #64754E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1 and white text 5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.