#655E33 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #655e33 is a warm yellow-olive with dusty brown and gray undertones. This hex code brings a serious, earthy mood to outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background, then set white text over it for about 6.6:1 contrast and readable small body copy.
Questions about #655e33
What is #655e33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655e33 is rgb(101, 94, 51), in HSL hsl(52, 33%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 50%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #655e33?
Pair #655e33 with warm off-whites, charcoal, or muted terracotta to balance its dusty yellow-olive base. A restrained terracotta accent adds warmth, while charcoal provides a cleaner, higher-contrast partner for logos, packaging, and outdoor layouts.
Is #655e33 readable on white or black?
#655e33 has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.