#666052 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and nearly gray, this muted yellow reads closer to warm charcoal than gold. The hex code #666052 works best as a supporting tone in moody layouts, sale graphics, or construction branding. Large areas can turn muddy, but white text clears WCAG AA against it at 6.3:1.
Questions about #666052
What is #666052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #666052 is rgb(102, 96, 82), in HSL hsl(42, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 20%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #666052?
Cream and off-white lift it cleanly, while terracotta and navy add warmth and depth. Skip pale cool grays, since they wash out its muted yellow undertone.
Is #666052 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow base gives it an earthy cast, even though heavy gray desaturation pulls the eye toward charcoal at first glance.
Is #666052 readable on white or black?
#666052 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.