#659962 Hex Color
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#659962 is a muted, matte green with dusty, slightly gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its low saturation creates a steady, understated mood suited to organic brands, finance, pharmacy, and gardening. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or broad background, pairing it with warm off-white or terracotta; black text remains readable at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #659962
What is #659962 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #659962 is rgb(101, 153, 98), in HSL hsl(117, 22%, 49%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 36%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #659962?
#659962 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and restrained terracotta, which add contrast while respecting its low saturation and slightly gray undertone without making the palette feel loud or overly rustic. Use terracotta for small accents and off-white for spacious layouts.
Is #659962 readable on white or black?
#659962 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.