#646C74 Hex Color
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Not a crisp navy or a flat gray, ash blue sits in the muted middle ground. Its hex code, #646c74, reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, tech, and healthcare interfaces. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. Best used as a supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. Warm accents like terracotta lift its gray cast.
Questions about #646c74
What is #646c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #646c74 is rgb(100, 108, 116), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 42%) and in CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #646c74?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and butter yellow pair best with #646c74, lifting its gray cast instead of blending into it. Cool grays and soft blues sit too close and flatten the palette.
Is #646c74 readable on white or black?
#646c74 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.