RAL 7005 Mouse Grey

#646B63

RAL color

RAL 7005 Mouse Grey (#646B63) is a medium, warm grey from the RAL Classic system named after the warm, muted grey of mouse fur. This slightly greenish mid-grey is widely used in European professional interiors, industrial equipment, and commercial product design as a practical, warm mid-grey that pairs naturally with both warm and cool colors.

Color Values

HEX

#646B63

RGB

100, 107, 99

HSL

112.5, 3.9%, 40.4%

HSV

112.5, 7.5%, 42.0%

CMYK

6.5%, 0.0%, 7.5%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.5192 0.015 141.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #646B63;
color: #646B63;
border-color: #646B63;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 500 #737373

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #646B63?

RGB(100, 107, 99) · HSL(112.5, 3.9%, 40.4%) · CMYK(6.5%, 0.0%, 7.5%, 58.0%)

Does #646B63 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #646B63?

Use FFFFFF text on a #646B63 background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.