#66223D Hex Color
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This deep, muted maroon carries a dark, moody warmth. Because it is unsaturated and dim, it functions best as a sophisticated background rather than a highlight. White text remains perfectly legible against its depth, making it a strong choice for UI interfaces. The hex code #66223d pairs unexpectedly well with mustard yellows or soft creams for a balanced, vintage palette.
Questions about #66223d
What is #66223d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66223d is rgb(102, 34, 61), in HSL hsl(336, 50%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 40%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #66223d?
Is #66223d a good choice for text on websites?
#66223d works significantly better as a background color than as a text color. Because it is so deep and unsaturated, light-colored text like white or off-white provides the high contrast necessary to maintain readability for users.
Is #66223d readable on white or black?
#66223d has a 11.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.