#664E4C Hex Color

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#664e4c is a dark, muted red with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, subdued mood, while the red base adds restrained warmth and energy. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, food packaging, or romantic designs rather than a dominant background. White text has about 7.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #664e4c.

Questions about #664e4c

What is #664e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #664e4c is rgb(102, 78, 76), in HSL hsl(5, 15%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 25%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #664e4c?
It pairs well with ivory, muted sage, and charcoal, which balance its dusty red-brown base while preserving a subdued, refined mood in packaging, editorial layouts, and supporting brand palettes without overpowering the shade.
Does #664e4c read as warm or cool?
#664e4c reads as a muted warm color because its red base and brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright or strongly earthy.
Is #664e4c readable on white or black?
#664e4c has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.