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Charcoal Slate

#646769

RGB 100, 103, 105 · HSL 204°, 2%, 40% · CMYK 5, 2, 0, 59

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Charcoal Slate pulls into the balanced end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 204°, 2%, 40%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#646769
RGB100, 103, 105
HSL204°, 2%, 40%
HSV204°, 2%, 40%
CMYK5, 2, 0, 59
Decimal6580073
CSS RGBrgb(100, 103, 105)
CSS HSLhsl(204, 2%, 40%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Charcoal Slate HC-178

Ready Mix Colors · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#7D8082
#97999B
#B1B3B4

Darker

#4B4D4E
#323334
#191A1A

Saturation

#666666
#646769
#456D87

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

5.70:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #646769?

#646769 is Charcoal Slate, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #646769 warm or cool?

Charcoal Slate reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Charcoal Slate?

Charcoal Slate works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Charcoal Slate?

Charcoal Slate pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Charcoal Slate?

You can download Charcoal Slate on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the RGB value of #646769?

#646769 converts to RGB 100, 103, 105.