#655246 Hex Color
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#655246 is a dark, dusty brown with gray undertones that reads muted and grounded. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, especially behind cream or rust accents. It fits coffee, tobacco, and craft branding where warmth matters more than punch. White text on #655246 reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #655246
What is #655246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655246 is rgb(101, 82, 70), in HSL hsl(23, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 31%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #655246?
Cream, rust, and muted sage flatter this brown without competing with it. For sharper contrast in a palette, try a pale teal or warm off-white instead of pure white.
Is #655246 readable on white or black?
#655246 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.