#666147 Hex Color
A dusty muted olive with earthy undertones
This muted olive tone is dark, dusty, and low in saturation. Because it leans into heavy, earthy territory, it functions best as a supporting texture or background color rather than a primary focal point. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft white, which provide enough contrast for legibility. The hex code for this dim, serious color is #666147.
Questions about #666147
What is #666147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #666147 is rgb(102, 97, 71), in HSL hsl(50, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 30%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #666147?
#666147 works best alongside high-contrast neutrals like off-white or cream to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or dim. For a more sophisticated palette, try adding accents of terracotta or deep navy to provide necessary visual depth and warmth.
Is #666147 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #666147 for body text against a white background will fail standard web accessibility guidelines because the contrast ratio is too low for comfortable reading. It functions much better as a subtle background color or a decorative graphic element than as primary type.
Is #666147 readable on white or black?
#666147 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.