#665651 Hex Color
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Close to dried clay or weathered walnut, this dark red sits nearly at gray, with a dusty, ashy warmth. The hex code #665651 works best as a moody background or supporting tone; at large sizes it can read muddy. White text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #665651
What is #665651 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665651 is rgb(102, 86, 81), in HSL hsl(14, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 21%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #665651?
It pairs well with sage, cream, and soft mauve, which lift its dusty warmth without clashing. Skip bright primaries, they tend to make it read muddy.
Is #665651 readable on white or black?
#665651 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.