#647474 Hex Color
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The hex code #647474 is a muted cyan with dusty gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a thoughtful, refreshing feel, supporting trust and clear communication without visual noise. Use it as a UI background or supporting brand tone with warm ivory. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #647474
What is #647474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #647474 is rgb(100, 116, 116), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 42%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #647474 in a palette?
Warm ivory creates a gentle, readable contrast with #647474, while muted terracotta can add warmth without overpowering its dusty cyan character in restrained brand palettes and quiet product interfaces. A deep neutral can add structure for text and borders.
Does #647474 feel warm or cool?
#647474 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray and moderate saturation. The gray undertone keeps it from feeling bright or icy, giving interfaces and brand palettes a calm, measured character.
Is #647474 readable on white or black?
#647474 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.