#649465 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this dusty green sits between sage and forest without committing to either. #649465 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its low saturation keeps layouts steady. Black text passes contrast checks on it at about 6.0:1. Pair it with warm cream or terracotta to keep it from turning flat.
Questions about #649465
What is #649465 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #649465 is rgb(100, 148, 101), in HSL hsl(121, 19%, 49%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 32%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #649465?
Warm creams, terracotta, and soft mustard keep #649465 from reading flat, since its muted character needs a warmer neighbor. Cooler pairings like navy work too but feel more formal.
Is #649465 readable on white or black?
#649465 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.