#646857 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #646857 is a dark yellow-green with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated feel, while a faint yellow cast adds warmth and optimism. Use this hex code for construction, budget, or sale branding and supporting UI elements. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #646857
What is #646857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #646857 is rgb(100, 104, 87), in HSL hsl(74, 9%, 37%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 16%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #646857?
#646857 pairs well with warm neutrals, terracotta, muted navy, and soft cream because these companions balance its dusty yellow-green base while preserving its low-saturation, understated character in layouts and interfaces.
Does #646857 look warm or cool?
#646857 reads as a muted, slightly warm yellow-green because its faint yellow cast offsets the gray undertones, while its low saturation keeps the shade calm rather than vivid or strongly earthy in most applications.
Is #646857 readable on white or black?
#646857 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.