#646386 Hex Color
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Not a vivid purple, and it doesn’t try to be. The hex code #646386 is a dusty, gray-leaning violet that reads dim and steady. Its low saturation suits supporting roles over star turns, and it looks sharp beside warm brass or dusty rose. White text hits about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #646386
What is #646386 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #646386 is rgb(100, 99, 134), in HSL hsl(242, 15%, 46%) and in CMYK 25%, 26%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does white text meet WCAG AA on #646386?
Yes. White text on #646386 reaches roughly 5.7:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text, so paragraphs set in white read comfortably on this purple. Larger text gets extra headroom.
What colors pair well with #646386?
Warm accents like brass, dusty rose, and terracotta pair well with #646386 because they supply the warmth this muted, cool-leaning purple lacks on its own. Cream and charcoal keep the palette quieter if metallics feel off-brand.
Is #646386 readable on white or black?
#646386 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.