#655946 color
The hex color #655946 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 39.6% red, 34.9% green and 27.5% blue (101, 89, 70).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 18% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 31% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Oak (#665B4E), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.84:1).
#655946 color codes
| HEX | #655946 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(101, 89, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(39.6%, 34.9%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 18%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 31%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.47, 1.61, 12.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.47, 12.91, 82.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.045, 10.354, 7.263) | |
| Decimal | 6641990 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #655946, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #655946 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #655946 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #655946 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5945Protanopia
no red cones#615c46Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a5554Tritanopia
no blue cones#5b5b5bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #655946; }
.text { color: #655946; }
.border { border: 2px solid #655946; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(101 89 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #655946, #626546); }
Similar colors
#665b4eAncient Oak#6b6047Ochicha Latte#605244Volcanic Island#67614fIvy Topiary#73624aHeavy Brown#61584fMetropolis#61574eMajor Brown#6c5e53Kabul
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #655946?
- #655946 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Ancient Oak. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #655946?
- The RGB value is 101, 89, 70: 101 red, 89 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #655946?
- The complementary color is #465265, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #655946?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.07:1 and white text 6.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.