#647C9C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits low on the saturation scale, offering a restrained and professional appearance. Because black text maintains a high 4.9:1 contrast ratio against it, #647c9c functions well as a background color for dense body copy. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to avoid a harsh interface. The hex code for this cool tone is #647c9c.
Questions about #647c9c
What is #647c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #647c9c is rgb(100, 124, 156), in HSL hsl(214, 22%, 50%) and in CMYK 36%, 21%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #647c9c?
#647c9c creates balanced, professional palettes when paired with cream or soft slate gray to maintain its muted character. For higher contrast and visual impact, it also works effectively with warm terracotta accents or crisp white text.
Is #647c9c a good choice for interface text or backgrounds?
#647c9c functions well as a background color for dense body copy because it maintains a high 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text. This balance ensures professional readability while providing a more distinct, sophisticated alternative to standard light grays or whites.
Is #647c9c readable on white or black?
#647c9c has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.