#65594B Hex Color
A grounded, dusty brown with charcoal depth
#65594b is a muted, dusty brown with heavy charcoal undertones that lean toward grey. Because this dark tone can read as muddy in large, solid blocks, it performs best as a text color or a supporting border. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the shade from feeling too bleak. Its hex code is #65594b, which provides excellent contrast against white text for accessible reading.
Questions about #65594b
What is #65594b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #65594b is rgb(101, 89, 75), in HSL hsl(32, 15%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 60%.
How can I use #65594b in a color scheme without it appearing muddy?
You should pair #65594b with creamy white or soft, pale ivory to brighten its desaturated, charcoal undertones. Using it against high-contrast backgrounds prevents the color from feeling heavy or bleak in larger design blocks.
Is #65594b readable on white or black?
#65594b has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.