#663C5B Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #663c5b is a dusty magenta with plum and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, intimate mood without the intensity of vivid purple. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for romance, fashion, or moody branding, or as a dark UI background. White text remains highly readable at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #663c5b
What is #663c5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #663c5b is rgb(102, 60, 91), in HSL hsl(316, 26%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 11%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #663c5b?
#663c5b pairs well with soft blush, dusty rose, cream, and sage, while charcoal adds a restrained, tonal option. Use pale neutrals to lift its dark value and keep brighter accents controlled.
Does #663c5b look warm or cool?
#663c5b reads as a muted, slightly warm plum because its magenta base leans toward red, while gray reduces its vividness. That balance gives it an intimate, composed character rather than the energetic feel of bright purple.
Is #663c5b readable on white or black?
#663c5b has a 8.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.