#647272 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #647272 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and an almost slate-like appearance. Its medium-dark value conveys trust and clear thinking without visual noise. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or communication palettes, pairing it with warm ivory. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #647272
What is #647272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #647272 is rgb(100, 114, 114), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 42%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #647272?
Warm ivory, soft white, and muted terracotta create balanced pairings with #647272, adding warmth to its cool gray-cyan base. Navy or charcoal can deepen a restrained palette, while pale blue-gray keeps the overall look quiet.
Does #647272 feel warm or cool?
#647272 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones. Its medium-dark value gives interfaces and technical layouts a calm, dependable feel without the sharper energy of brighter cyan.
Is #647272 readable on white or black?
#647272 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.