#665E52 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #665e52 blends brown with ashy gray undertones for a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood that suggests reliability and resilience without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone in coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. White text meets WCAG AA body-text contrast on this color. The hex code is #665e52.
Questions about #665e52
What is #665e52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #665e52 is rgb(102, 94, 82), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 20%, 60%.
Which colors pair well with #665e52?
#665e52 pairs well with warm neutrals and restrained accents, especially cream, terracotta, sage, and dusty blue, which complement its brown-gray base without overpowering its low-saturation character. Use pale tones for contrast and darker accents for quieter layouts.
Is #665e52 warm or cool?
#665e52 reads as a slightly warm, muted brown-gray because its red channel is higher than its green and blue channels, while its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than rich or strongly earthy.
Does #665e52 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #665e52 provides roughly a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal and large text; black text reaches only about 3.3:1, making it less suitable for smaller type.
Is #665e52 readable on white or black?
#665e52 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.