#645048 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #645048 is a gray-leaning brown with warm reddish undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a matte, dusty feel suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with cream and aged gold; white text reads clearly, with about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #645048.
Questions about #645048
What is #645048 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #645048 is rgb(100, 80, 72), in HSL hsl(17, 16%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 28%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #645048?
Warm cream, aged gold, and muted terracotta pair well with #645048, creating a grounded palette with gentle contrast. Use cream for spacious backgrounds, gold for small accents, and terracotta to bring out its reddish warmth.
Does #645048 read warm or cool?
#645048 reads warm, not cool, because its reddish-brown undertones remain visible beneath its low saturation and gray cast. That muted warmth gives it a dusty, matte character suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and vintage-inspired visual styles.
Is #645048 readable on white or black?
#645048 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.