#655235 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dark roasted coffee and worn leather, this deep brown carries olive undertones and very little saturation. #655235 works best as a supporting tone or background, not a hero color. White text passes AA on it at roughly 7.5:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty sage or faded cream for vintage, organic, or agricultural branding. The hex code #655235 stays mellow where brighter browns turn loud.
Questions about #655235
What is #655235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655235 is rgb(101, 82, 53), in HSL hsl(36, 31%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 48%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #655235?
Dusty sage, faded cream, and muted terracotta all sit well beside #655235, since its low saturation lets softer tones stand out. Warm off-whites work better than pure white for contrast.
Is #655235 readable on white or black?
#655235 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.