#648D64 color
The hex color #648D64 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 55.3% green and 39.2% blue (100, 141, 100).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 17% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Paying Mantis (#70916C), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.54:1).
#648D64 color codes
| HEX | #648D64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 141, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 55.3%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 17%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 29%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 29%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.74, -22.76, 17.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.74, 28.69, 142.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.08, 22.679, 15.532) | |
| Decimal | 6589796 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #648D64, 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 #648D64 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #648D64 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | 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 #648D64 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f8661Protanopia
no red cones#888166Deuteranopia
no green cones#608b82Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #648d64; }
.text { color: #648d64; }
.border { border: 2px solid #648d64; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 141 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #648d64, #648d78); }
Similar colors
#70916cPaying Mantis#6f8d6aKashmir#559260Medusa#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#628468Clouded Pine#679b6aLeafy#748d70Toad#7a8f68Crispy Crunch
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #648D64?
- #648D64 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Paying Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #648D64?
- The RGB value is 100, 141, 100: 100 red, 141 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #648D64?
- The complementary color is #8D648D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #648D64?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.54:1 and white text 3.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.