#665752 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and slightly ashy, #665752 is a low-saturation red with brown-gray undertones and a matte finish. Its subdued depth suits moody backgrounds, editorial branding, and supporting elements in food or sports designs. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or rust accents; white text remains readable at about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #665752.
Questions about #665752
What is #665752 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665752 is rgb(102, 87, 82), in HSL hsl(15, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 20%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #665752?
Warm cream, rust, and muted terracotta pair well with #665752, bringing brightness or controlled warmth while preserving its dusty brown-red character across digital and print work from backgrounds to small accent details.
What mood does #665752 create?
#665752 creates a subdued, grounded mood because its low saturation and brown-gray undertones soften the red base, making it well suited to moody backgrounds, editorial branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and matte supporting surfaces.
Is #665752 readable on white or black?
#665752 has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.