#656963 Hex Color
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Closer to wet concrete than fresh grass, this dusty green barely registers as lime. The hex code #656963 carries so little saturation it reads almost gray, which makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a hero. White text hits about 5.6:1 contrast on it, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with plum or terracotta to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #656963
What is #656963 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656963 is rgb(101, 105, 99), in HSL hsl(100, 3%, 40%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 6%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #656963?
Plum, terracotta, and soft cream all bring out the hidden green in #656963. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so test it against warmer neutrals first.
Is #656963 readable on white or black?
#656963 has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.