#664E3B Hex Color
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#664e3b is a dark, muted brown with warm reddish undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, with hints of comfort and restraint. Use it as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, craft, or vintage palettes. It also suits moody backgrounds, where white text reaches about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this brown is #664e3b.
Questions about #664e3b
What is #664e3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #664e3b is rgb(102, 78, 59), in HSL hsl(27, 27%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 42%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #664e3b?
#664e3b pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, dusty blue, and terracotta, creating separation without a harsh feel while preserving its grounded, low-saturation character across packaging, editorial layouts, and brand palettes.
Where does #664e3b work best in a design?
Use #664e3b as a supporting tone, dark interface surface, or dominant background when a design needs a serious, warm base with restrained visual weight and a dependable presence in screens and print. It suits coffee, craft, and vintage branding, though large areas may read muddy without lighter contrast.
Is #664e3b readable on white or black?
#664e3b has a 7.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.