Color swatch image showing #664C1E with RGB(102,76,30) values

#664C1E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #664C1E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#664C1E Color Information

#664C1E RGB value is (102, 76, 30). The hex color red value is 102, green is 76, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 71 percent, 60 percent.

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#664C1E Color Meaning

Color #664C1E embodies organic integration and quiet resilience. #664C1E deep, earthy brown mirrors riverbank soil, wet fur, and shadowed forest floors—tones that exist in service to life, not spectacle. Color #664C1E suggests adaptability, humility, and material honesty, appealing to audiences fatigued by synthetic gloss. Color #664C1E feels real because #664C1E’s been worn, not rendered. Environmental psychologists note that rich browns like color #664C1E increase feelings of safety and grounding, especially in interior and retail spaces. Its low reflectance reduces cognitive load, allowing other elements—textures, typography, products—to take center stage. Color #664C1E is a supporting actor that makes the whole scene feel authentic. Culturally, #664C1E aligns with biophilic design, sustainable packaging, and heritage craftsmanship. Unlike cooler taupes, color #664C1E carries warmth from its red undertone—echoing clay, leather, and roasted earth. #664C1E never feels sterile; #664C1E feels lived-in. In digital contexts, color #664C1E adds tactile depth to minimalist layouts without visual noise. Color #664C1E doesn’t perform—#664C1E endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #664C1E 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
#664C1E
RGB
rgb(102, 76, 30)
HSL
hsl(38°, 55%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 71%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 71%, 40%)
XYZ
8.2983 8.0874 2.3520
Yxy
8.0874 0.4429 0.4316
Hunter Lab
28.4384 0.1617 0.5410
CIE-Lab
34.1642 5.5875 30.7904

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue30 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#664C1E 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

#664C1E 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 #664C1E 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #664C1E 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

#664C1E

protanopia

#5b5b29

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #664C1E;

Text Color

color: #664C1E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #664C1E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #664C1E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #664C1E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #664C1E 0%, #413013 100%);

#664C1E Color FAQs

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