#655C42 Hex Color
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Dry bark, old canvas, wet soil. #655c42 is a dark olive with gray-brown undertones, and its dim lightness gives it a somber, grounded feel. White text stays readable on it at about 6.6:1 contrast, so it works as a moody background. It flatters cream and dusty terracotta. Use the hex code #655c42 for military, outdoor, or organic design work.
Questions about #655c42
What is #655c42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655c42 is rgb(101, 92, 66), in HSL hsl(45, 21%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 35%, 60%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #655c42?
Cream, dusty terracotta, and pale sage lift #655c42 without fighting its muted character. Skip bright saturated hues next to it, since they make it read muddy by comparison.
Is #655c42 readable on white or black?
#655c42 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.