#695A41 Hex Color
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#695a41 is a muted, dusty olive with strong brown undertones. This dim shade works best as a supporting texture or a grounding 30% element rather than a dominant background, where it can appear muddy. It pairs well with crisp off-whites to maintain readability. The hex code for this earthy, resilient tone is #695a41, which provides enough contrast for accessible body text when paired with white.
Questions about #695a41
What is #695a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695a41 is rgb(105, 90, 65), in HSL hsl(38, 24%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 38%, 59%.
How should #695a41 be used in web design?
Use #695a41 primarily as a supporting texture or a grounding element rather than a dominant background. When applied across large surface areas, it can appear muddy, so limit its use to about 30% of your total interface design to keep it effective.
What colors pair well with #695a41?
#695a41 pairs best with clean, light neutrals. Using a crisp off-white creates necessary contrast for readability in body text, while a deep charcoal creates a sophisticated, professional palette when used for structural web elements or sharp typography.
Is #695a41 readable on white or black?
#695a41 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.