#665848 Hex Color
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Dark, muted brown with gray and slightly warm undertones, #665848 has a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort, making it effective for moody backgrounds, artisan branding, coffee packaging, and supporting elements. The hex code #665848 supports white body text with about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #665848
What is #665848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665848 is rgb(102, 88, 72), in HSL hsl(32, 17%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #665848?
#665848 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, sage, and dark charcoal, creating grounded palettes with gentle contrast instead of sharp brightness. Use a lighter neutral for spacious layouts and a muted accent when the design needs added warmth.
Does #665848 look warm or cool?
#665848 reads as a muted warm brown because its brown base and subtle warm undertone outweigh the gray cast, while the low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright, orange, or strongly earthy.
Is #665848 readable on white or black?
#665848 has a 6.87:1 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.