#66594D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
With its dusty, ashy undertones, #66594d functions best as a grounding neutral for moody brand identities or organic packaging. This dark, muted brown lacks the saturation of warmer tones, which can make it appear muddy if used in large, solid blocks. It pairs well with cream or soft sage green, providing enough contrast for white text to remain legible. The hex code for this shade is #66594d.
Questions about #66594d
What is #66594d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66594d is rgb(102, 89, 77), in HSL hsl(29, 14%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 25%, 60%.
Which colors pair best with #66594d?
Is #66594d suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #66594d as a background for large text blocks, as its muted, ashy quality can lack sufficient contrast against standard dark fonts. It is far more effective as a sophisticated border, accent, or background for light-colored imagery.
Is #66594d readable on white or black?
#66594d has a 6.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.