#666549 Hex Color
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Reach for #666549 when a design needs a dark, dusty olive that feels grounded and serious. This hex code sits very low in saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a star. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.0:1 contrast, which passes AA for body text. Pair it with terracotta or muted gold to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #666549
What is #666549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #666549 is rgb(102, 101, 73), in HSL hsl(58, 17%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 28%, 60%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #666549?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 6.0:1 contrast against #666549. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays legible. Dark text on this shade fails badly.
What colors pair well with #666549?
Terracotta, cream, and muted gold bring warmth out of this olive without clashing with its gray undertones. Cool accents like slate blue also work, since the contrast in temperature keeps the palette from reading flat.
Is #666549 readable on white or black?
#666549 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.