#654F00 Hex Color

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#654f00 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its earthy depth suits military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal. The hex code #654f00 also works for moody backgrounds, with white text providing strong contrast at about 7.9:1.

Questions about #654f00

What is #654f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #654f00 is rgb(101, 79, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #654f00?
#654f00 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, using pale neutrals to soften its earthy depth while nearby natural hues keep the palette grounded for branding, interiors, or packaging.
Does #654f00 look warm or cool?
#654f00 reads as a warm, earthy color because its muted yellow-olive base is pulled toward warm brown rather than blue, making it read warm in most design contexts and color palettes. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and utilitarian.
Is #654f00 readable on white or black?
#654f00 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.