#665C5C Hex Color
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#665c5c is a dark, muted red with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowy mood, while the reddish cast adds restrained energy and warmth. Use the hex code #665c5c as a supporting tone in moody layouts or dramatic branding. White text reads clearly on it, with about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #665c5c
What is #665c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665c5c is rgb(102, 92, 92), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 60%.
Does #665c5c look warm or cool?
#665c5c reads as a slightly warm, muted red, with a restrained reddish cast softened by dusty brown-gray undertones and low saturation, so it feels shadowy and serious rather than bright, vivid, or strongly orange.
What colors pair well with #665c5c?
#665c5c pairs well with warm off-whites, charcoal, muted blush, and subdued terracotta, while pale neutrals add contrast and deeper brown or gray accents preserve its restrained, editorial mood in balanced palettes.
Is #665c5c readable on white or black?
#665c5c has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.