#655E5C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #655e5c is a dusty grey with subtle warm brown undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and product designs a serious, restrained character without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, pale blue, or brass, while white text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this grey is #655e5c.
Questions about #655e5c
What is #655e5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #655e5c is rgb(101, 94, 92), in HSL hsl(13, 5%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 9%, 60%.
Does #655e5c read as warm or cool?
#655e5c reads as a warm-leaning grey because its muted brown undertones soften the neutral base, making it a good partner for cream, pale blue, or brass in restrained, grounded palettes.
Where does #655e5c work well in design?
Use #655e5c for secondary interface surfaces, borders, product packaging, or editorial accents when you want a serious neutral that feels softer than black; pair it with cream or pale blue to keep the composition balanced.
Is #655e5c readable on white or black?
#655e5c has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.