Homburg Grey

A stable, desaturated forest green neutral

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Homburg Grey is a dusty, ashy shade of green that leans heavily into desaturated grey tones. This muted quality makes it an excellent supporting neutral for organic branding or UI elements where you need stability over impact. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, white text remains legible against it. The hex code for this color is #666d69.

Questions about Homburg Grey

What is the hex code for Homburg Grey?
Homburg Grey is #666d69. In RGB that is rgb(102, 109, 105), in HSL hsl(146, 3%, 41%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 4%, 57%.
Is #666d69 considered a warm or cool neutral?
Homburg Grey leans toward a cool tone because of its heavy green base, though its desaturation keeps it looking balanced and earthy. This makes it feel professional and grounded rather than cold, providing a perfect alternative to standard industrial greys.
What colors pair well with #666d69 for web design?
Because it is a muted, desaturated shade, Homburg Grey pairs beautifully with cream for a soft contrast or charcoal for a darker, more defined look. It also acts as an excellent background for vibrant accent colors like terracotta.
Is Homburg Grey readable on white or black?
Homburg Grey has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.