#666771 Hex Color
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This muted indigo acts as a sophisticated neutral, balanced by heavy grey undertones. Because #666771 is desaturated and cool, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white to maintain readability. The hex code #666771 adds a grounded, structured feel to modern interfaces and clean branding palettes.
Questions about #666771
What is #666771 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #666771 is rgb(102, 103, 113), in HSL hsl(235, 5%, 42%) and in CMYK 10%, 9%, 0%, 56%.
Does #666771 work well for text on white backgrounds?
#666771 functions effectively as a secondary or accent text color but may fail WCAG accessibility standards for body copy on a white background. It offers a softer alternative to standard charcoal without losing its professional, structured feel.
What colors pair best with #666771?
#666771 thrives when paired with high-contrast, clean neutrals like crisp white or soft cream to maintain readability. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing this muted indigo with a subtle sage or a warm, desaturated gold for a balanced, modern look.
Is #666771 readable on white or black?
#666771 has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.