#649697 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan sits in a muted, ashy middle ground. Its cool undertones provide a refreshing, calm aesthetic that avoids being overly bright. As a hex code, #649697 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color, as it can feel slightly washed out. It pairs well with dark charcoal for high-contrast, readable UI components that maintain a sense of professional understatement.
Questions about #649697
What is #649697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #649697 is rgb(100, 150, 151), in HSL hsl(181, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 34%, 1%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #649697?
Because #649697 is a desaturated, muted cyan, it pairs effectively with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate to maintain high readability. You can also ground it with soft creams or warm beige to create a balanced, professional aesthetic.
Is #649697 a warm or cool color?
#649697 is distinctly a cool color because of its strong blue and green undertones. Its ashy, unsaturated appearance makes it feel more refreshing and airy than a standard, vibrant cyan, which helps it remain subtle in digital layouts.
Is #649697 readable on white or black?
#649697 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.