#695B42 Hex Color
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#695b42 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood, suggesting tradition, resilience, and restraint. Use it as a supporting tone in outdoor, military, construction, or organic branding, pairing well with cream and rust. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #695b42.
Questions about #695b42
What is #695b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695b42 is rgb(105, 91, 66), in HSL hsl(38, 23%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 37%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #695b42?
#695b42 pairs well with cream, rust, and terracotta, which lift its muted olive-brown base without competing with its restrained, earthy character; use cream for softer contrast and warmer accents for an outdoors-inspired palette.
Does #695b42 read as warm or cool?
#695b42 reads as a muted warm-neutral shade: its yellow-olive base and dusty brown undertones add earthiness, while gray and low saturation keep the warmth restrained rather than golden or bright.
Is #695b42 readable on white or black?
#695b42 has a 6.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.