#664829 Hex Color
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#664829 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives it a dusty, shaded look, suggesting seriousness, strength, comfort, and old-world reliability. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone in coffee, food, artisan, agricultural, and vintage designs. As a hex code, #664829 supports clear white body text at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #664829
What is #664829 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #664829 is rgb(102, 72, 41), in HSL hsl(30, 43%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 60%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #664829?
Pair #664829 with muted sage, dusty blue, or warm cream to soften its heaviness while preserving its earthy character; use the brown as a dominant base and reserve brighter accents for small areas.
Is #664829 readable on white or black?
#664829 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.