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#64748B color code is #64748B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #64748b.

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#64748B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #64748B is 0.1706. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.76:1 against white and 4.41:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#64748B on white4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
#64748B on black4.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #64748B4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #64748B4.41:1AA Large

#64748B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #64748B?+
The hex code for #64748B is #64748B. In RGB it's rgb(100, 116, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(215, 16%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #64748B?+
#64748B in RGB is (100, 116, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(100, 116, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #64748B?+
#64748B converts to CMYK(28%, 17%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #64748B.
Is #64748b a warm or cool color?+
#64748B (#64748B) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #64748b belong to?+
#64748B belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 215°, 16%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #64748b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#64748B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.76:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #64748b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #64748B (#64748B) is 4520 C Storm Cloud, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #64748B in design

Practical guidance for using #64748b (#64748B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #64748B (#64748B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #64748b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #64748B (#64748B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#64748B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#64748B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.