#65523C Hex Color
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Reach for #65523c when a layout needs a heavy, soil-like brown that sits behind content without competing for attention. This dark, muted brown works best as a dominant base in coffee, craft, or vintage branding, and white text clears AA on it at about 7.4:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty teal or sage to keep large areas from turning muddy.
Questions about #65523c
What is #65523c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #65523c is rgb(101, 82, 60), in HSL hsl(32, 25%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 41%, 60%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #65523c?
Dusty teal and muted sage flatter #65523c by adding a cool counterpoint to its warmth. Cream and off-white work too, though pure white can make it look a little flat at full scale.
Does #65523c read warm or cool?
Warm. Its yellow-red undertones and very low saturation give it a dry, dusty warmth rather than a bright one, so it reads more like soil or leather than chocolate.
Is #65523c readable on white or black?
#65523c has a 7.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.