Color swatch image showing #66383C with RGB(102,56,60) values

#66383C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #66383C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#66383C Color Information

#66383C RGB value is (102, 56, 60). The hex color red value is 102, green is 56, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 41 percent, 60 percent.

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#66383C Color Meaning

Color #66383C embodies concentrated earth, mineral depth, and quiet endurance. Color #66383C is a near-black brown with subtle red undertones—dense, warm, and slightly opaque. #66383C evokes forest floor humus, roasted coffee beans, and unglazed pottery. In architectural color palettes, #66383C’s used for trim, doors, and structural elements where permanence matters. Psychological research links such deep earth tones to increased perceived authenticity in heritage and artisanal branding. In design, color #66383C functions as a luxurious alternative to black. #66383C adds warmth to typography and packaging while reducing visual harshness. On digital screens, #66383C prevents the “void” effect of pure black, especially in dark mode interfaces. Print reproduction is excellent, particularly on matte finishes that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show products framed in color #66383C are rated as more premium and handcrafted than those in standard black. Culturally, color #66383C reflects the beauty of decomposition—nutrients returning to soil, stories archived in wood. #66383C appears in archival design, ceramic studios, and slow literature as a symbol of cycles. Spiritually, #66383C connects to the root chakra’s foundational mode: being as belonging. Designers use color #66383C when they want to signal depth without drama. Its silence speaks volumes.

Color Conversion

Convert #66383C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#66383C
RGB
rgb(102, 56, 60)
HSL
hsl(355°, 29%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 41%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 45%, 40%)
XYZ
7.7093 5.9794 5.0228
Yxy
5.9794 0.4120 0.3196
Hunter Lab
24.4528 0.4606 0.1072
CIE-Lab
29.3604 20.9166 6.4791

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#66383C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#66383C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #66383C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#66383C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66383C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#66383C

protanopia

#52523b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66383C;

Text Color

color: #66383C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66383C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66383C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66383C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66383C 0%, #3f2325 100%);

#66383C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #66383C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.