#655B4E Hex Color
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Somewhere between wet soil and weak coffee, #655b4e is a dark brown so muted it nearly reads gray. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in vintage, food, and artisan branding, though it can turn muddy when overused. White text sits at about 6.6:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #655b4e
What is #655b4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655b4e is rgb(101, 91, 78), in HSL hsl(34, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 23%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #655b4e?
Cream and soft sage warm it up, while muted rust or deep teal bring out its gray undertone. Keep it in a supporting role and let one brighter tone carry the palette.
Is #655b4e readable on white or black?
#655b4e has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.