#665D17 Color Meaning and Information

#665D17 Color Information

#665D17 RGB value is (102, 93, 23). The hex color red value is 102, green is 93, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 77 percent, 60 percent.

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#665D17 Color Meaning

Color #665D17 signifies enduring strength, earth-bound dignity, and historical weight. #665D17 deep olive-brown pulls from oxidized metal and fertile soil, suggesting permanence without pretense. Psychologically, color #665D17 grounds visual narratives—#665D17 slows perception and invites closer inspection. Designers use #665D17 in academic publishing, archival branding, and luxury goods that trade flash for authenticity. Culturally, bronze statues commemorate resilience; #665D17 color inherits that solemn honor. #665D17 avoids the coldness of grey and the softness of beige by asserting quiet authority. Spiritually, #665D17 represents wisdom preserved through time—truth that darkens but does not fade. Use color #665D17 when your message must feel carved, not typed.

Color Conversion

Convert #665D17 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

#665D17

RGB

rgb(102, 93, 23)

HSL

hsl(53°, 63%, 25%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 9%, 77%, 60%)

HSV

hsv(53°, 77%, 40%)

XYZ

9.5485 10.7153 2.3756

Yxy

10.7153 0.4218 0.4733

Hunter Lab

32.7342 -0.1936 0.8965

CIE-Lab

39.0968 -5.0510 39.1086

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Green93 / 255 (36%)

36%

Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Color Variations

#665D17 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

#665D17 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 #665D17 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#665D17

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.68:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.68:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.68:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #665D17 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

#665D17

protanopia

#626228

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #665D17;

Text Color

color: #665D17;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #665D17;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #665D1740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #665D17;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #665D17 0%, #423c0f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #665D17 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.