#669966 Hex Color
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#669966 is a muted, dusty green with a matte look and low saturation. Its softened character supports understated branding for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or warm clay rather than a dominant background. The #669966 hex code provides about 6.3:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #669966
What is #669966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #669966 is rgb(102, 153, 102), in HSL hsl(120, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 33%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #669966?
Cream, charcoal, and warm clay pair well with #669966, balancing its muted green character with lightness, definition, or earthy warmth; use cream for softness, charcoal for readable text, and warm clay as a restrained accent.
Does #669966 look warm or cool?
#669966 generally reads as a balanced, slightly cool green: its hue sits in the green range without a strong yellow cast, while low saturation softens any crisp, cold effect in most palettes. Warm clay or cream can make the overall scheme feel cozier.
Is #669966 readable on white or black?
#669966 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.