#66997E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#66997e is a desaturated, dusty green that conveys a sense of stability and natural harmony. Because this shade is heavily muted, it excels as a grounding base for organic branding or sustainability projects. It holds enough contrast to support black text for readable UI copy. Pair it with warm creams to prevent the tone from looking muddy in large-scale applications. The hex code for this color is #66997e.
Questions about #66997e
What is #66997e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66997e is rgb(102, 153, 126), in HSL hsl(148, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 18%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #66997e for design projects?
#66997e works exceptionally well when paired with warm creams or off-whites, which prevent the tone from appearing too muddy. For a sophisticated contrast, try incorporating accents of deep charcoal or soft terracotta to ground the palette.
Is #66997e readable on white or black?
#66997e has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.