#655342 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #655342 is a dusty brown with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte appearance brings seriousness, warmth, and worn-in reliability to branding, packaging, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or background, pairing it with pale sage or cream. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #655342
What is #655342 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655342 is rgb(101, 83, 66), in HSL hsl(29, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #655342?
Pair #655342 with cream, pale sage, or other soft, low-saturation colors to balance its dusty brown base, soften its seriousness, and preserve a warm, grounded character in restrained branding palettes.
Is #655342 warm or cool?
#655342 reads as a muted, warm brown with gray undertones, so it feels grounded and subdued rather than orange-heavy; use it when you want warmth without a bright or rustic look.
Is #655342 readable on white or black?
#655342 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.