#654C1A Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #654c1a is a warm yellow-olive shade with earthy brown undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the restrained color keeps it from feeling bright or playful. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for outdoor, military, or organic branding. White text achieves about 8.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

Questions about #654c1a

What is #654c1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #654c1a is rgb(101, 76, 26), in HSL hsl(40, 59%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 74%, 60%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #654c1a?
Pair #654c1a with cream, sand, muted sage, or terracotta for grounded palettes; use dark navy or charcoal accents when you want stronger contrast without making the scheme feel bright.
What mood does #654c1a create?
The #654c1a hex color creates a serious, grounded mood through its low lightness and muted yellow-olive hue, while brown undertones add an earthy, utilitarian character suited to outdoor, organic, and rugged designs.
Is #654c1a readable on white or black?
#654c1a has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.