#665C59 Hex Color
Moody and earthy brown with grey undertones
This dusty, muted tone sits between a dark grey and a desaturated red. Because of its heavy, earthy character, hex code #665c59 works best as a moody background rather than text. It maintains strong contrast against white, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI designs. Use it sparingly to ground brighter, warmer accents without overwhelming the layout.
Questions about #665c59
What is #665c59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665c59 is rgb(102, 92, 89), in HSL hsl(14, 7%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #665c59?
#665c59 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or warm creams to prevent it from feeling too heavy. For an accent, consider soft terracotta or dusty rose to highlight the warm, desaturated undertones present in this specific shade.
Is #665c59 readable on white or black?
#665c59 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.