#656966 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, dusty grey carries a neutral, professional weight that anchors busy interfaces. With a solid 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a background color without straining the eyes. The hex code for this stable, ashy shade is #656966. Use it to provide structural support in minimal designs, or pair it with muted teals for a sophisticated, modern palette.
Questions about #656966
What is #656966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656966 is rgb(101, 105, 102), in HSL hsl(135, 2%, 40%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 3%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #656966?
The muted profile of #656966 works beautifully alongside soft teals or muted blues to add depth without overpowering the interface. Because it acts as a neutral anchor, it also holds its own when paired with warm, high-contrast accent colors like a deep terracotta.
Is #656966 readable on white or black?
#656966 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.