#665C41 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated olive sits heavily on the page. #665c41 is earthy and muted, acting as a reliable grounding element for rugged branding or outdoor interfaces. The hex code supports white text well, though its dim tone can feel muddy in large blocks. Use it as a secondary accent to support lighter, more vibrant colors rather than as a primary background.
Questions about #665c41
What is #665c41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665c41 is rgb(102, 92, 65), in HSL hsl(44, 22%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 36%, 60%.
How should I use #665c41 in a color palette?
Is #665c41 readable on white or black?
#665c41 has a 6.62:1 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.