#656D4A Hex Color
A dusty olive with grounded warmth
#656d4a is a dark, muted yellow-olive with warm green undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood for outdoor brands, organic products, military references, and budget-focused design. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, but limit large expanses when the palette feels muddy.
Questions about #656d4a
What is #656d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656d4a is rgb(101, 109, 74), in HSL hsl(74, 19%, 36%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 32%, 57%.
Which colors pair well with #656d4a in a palette?
#656d4a pairs well with warm off-white, burgundy, terracotta, and dark charcoal, which sharpen its muted yellow-olive base without making the palette feel harsh; use burgundy for small accents and off-white for spacious layouts.
Is #656d4a readable on white or black?
#656d4a has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.