#695213 Hex Color
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#695213 is a dark olive yellow with a muted, earthy character. Its low saturation and warm undertone give it a grounded, serious feel that suits outdoor branding, military palettes, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base, since large areas can turn muddy. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 7.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #695213
What is #695213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695213 is rgb(105, 82, 19), in HSL hsl(44, 69%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 82%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #695213?
#695213 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta. The charcoal sharpens its earthiness, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Avoid bright saturated colors, which make this muted olive look muddy by comparison.
Can #695213 be used as a background color?
Yes, but with limits. White text on #695213 reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, comfortably above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so it supports small body text. Keep it to panels or sections rather than full pages, since large fields can feel heavy and dim.
Does #695213 read as a warm or cool color?
#695213 reads warm. Its yellow base and brownish undertones pull toward earth and soil rather than green foliage. The dimness keeps that warmth mellow instead of energetic, which is why it suits serious, grounded designs.
Is #695213 readable on white or black?
#695213 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.