#656F6D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

#656f6d is a muted, desaturated teal with heavy grey undertones. It functions as a sophisticated neutral, perfect for branding in the wellness or technology sectors where clarity and balance are required. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it performs best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette. White text provides the necessary 5.2:1 contrast for clear readability against this shade.

Questions about #656f6d

What is #656f6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #656f6d is rgb(101, 111, 109), in HSL hsl(168, 5%, 42%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 2%, 56%.

What colors pair well with #656f6d?

#656f6d acts as a versatile bridge between cool and neutral tones, looking particularly sharp alongside crisp white or a soft cream. For a professional palette, add deep charcoal accents to anchor the design, creating a clean, high-contrast look suitable for modern tech branding.

Is #656f6d readable on white or black?

#656f6d has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.

#656F6D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #656f6d

Color tools

Resources