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#665538 color code is #665538. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #665538.

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#665538 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #665538 is 0.0961. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.19:1 against white and 2.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#665538 on white7.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#665538 on black2.92:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6655387.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6655382.92:1Fail

#665538 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #665538?+
The hex code for #665538 is #665538. In RGB it's rgb(102, 85, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 29%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #665538?+
#665538 in RGB is (102, 85, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 85, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #665538?+
#665538 converts to CMYK(0%, 17%, 45%, 60%) for print. Hex equivalent is #665538.
Is #665538 a warm or cool color?+
#665538 (#665538) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #665538 belong to?+
#665538 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 29%, 31% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #665538 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#665538 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.19:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #665538?+
The nearest Pantone match for #665538 (#665538) is 750 C Pantone 750 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #665538 in design

Practical guidance for using #665538 (#665538) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #665538 (#665538) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #665538 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #665538 (#665538) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#665538 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #665538 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#665538 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.