#665C4F Hex Color
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The hex code #665c4f is a dark, muted gray-brown with ashy undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable warmth, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or faded olive. White text provides about 6.5:1 contrast for accessible body text.
Questions about #665c4f
What is #665c4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665c4f is rgb(102, 92, 79), in HSL hsl(34, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 23%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #665c4f?
Does #665c4f look warm or cool?
#665c4f reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its brown base outweighs the gray, while its muted saturation and ashy undertones keep the warmth subtle rather than bright or yellow in most palettes.
Is #665c4f readable on white or black?
#665c4f has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.