#649E8D color
The hex color #649E8D is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.2% red, 62% green and 55.3% blue (100, 158, 141).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 23% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Oasis (#67A195), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.82:1).
#649E8D color codes
| HEX | #649E8D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(100, 158, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.2%, 62%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 23%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 37%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 11%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.86, -22.95, 2.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.86, 23.13, 172.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.288, 29.085, 29.634) | |
| Decimal | 6594189 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #649E8D, 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 #649E8D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #649E8D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | 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 #649E8D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a978cProtanopia
no red cones#90908eDeuteranopia
no green cones#539f99Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #649e8d; }
.text { color: #649e8d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #649e8d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(100 158 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #649e8d, #64929e); }
Similar colors
#67a195Emerald Oasis#57958bMartian Cerulean#4b9b93Lagoon#46a795Jewel Weed#5aa7a0Paradise Island#80aa95Catnip#54af9cWater Park#7d9b89Parisian Patina
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #649E8D?
- #649E8D is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Emerald Oasis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #649E8D?
- The RGB value is 100, 158, 141: 100 red, 158 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #649E8D?
- The complementary color is #9E6475, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #649E8D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.82:1 and white text 3.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.