#665B50 Hex Color

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This matte, dusty brown feels serious and understated. With strong grey undertones, it serves as a reliable background for branding or organic product designs. The hex code for this color is #665b50. Because it offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, the color remains perfectly readable for small body copy. Pair it with warm cream for a sophisticated, vintage look.

Questions about #665b50

What is #665b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665b50 is rgb(102, 91, 80), in HSL hsl(30, 12%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 22%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #665b50?
This matte brown pairs beautifully with warm creams and soft whites for a sophisticated, vintage aesthetic. For a modern, high-contrast look, combine #665b50 with deep charcoal or muted olive tones to ground your design palette effectively.
Is #665b50 readable on white or black?
#665b50 has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.