#665B51 Hex Color
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The hex code #665b51 is a dark, muted brown with gray and soft warm undertones. Its matte, dusty quality creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, craft products, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or faded blue. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #665b51
What is #665b51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665b51 is rgb(102, 91, 81), in HSL hsl(29, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 21%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #665b51?
#665b51 pairs well with cream, soft white, faded blue, and muted sage because these lighter or cooler companions balance its dusty brown base without making the palette feel harsh or flat.
Does #665b51 read as warm or cool?
#665b51 reads as a warm-leaning neutral: its brown base supplies gentle warmth, while gray undertones soften the color and keep it from feeling orange or overly rustic in most palettes.
Is #665b51 readable on white or black?
#665b51 has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.