#656265 Hex Color
Dim grey that holds its ground
Charcoal without the drama. #656265 is a dark, nearly neutral grey with the faintest purple lean, dim and dusty rather than stark. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm and serious, which suits dark mode backgrounds and UI panels. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.0:1 contrast. Best as a dominant base, since it can read flat next to pure white.
Questions about #656265
What is #656265 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656265 is rgb(101, 98, 101), in HSL hsl(300, 2%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #656265?
Warm accents work best against this cool-leaning grey. Terracotta, dusty rose, and muted olive all bring out its faint purple undertone. Avoid pairing it with mid-greys, where it loses depth.
Is #656265 a warm or cool grey?
It sits almost dead center, with a barely-there purple lean that reads slightly cool. Next to warm browns it feels cooler, and beside blue navies it picks up warmth.
Is #656265 readable on white or black?
#656265 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.