#695F56 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #695f56 is a dark brown with low saturation and gray undertones. Its dusty surface gives layouts a serious, weathered feel, while its warmth suits coffee, tobacco, food, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #695f56 as a supporting tone with cream or faded blue, rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #695f56
What is #695f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695f56 is rgb(105, 95, 86), in HSL hsl(28, 10%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 18%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #695f56?
#695f56 pairs best with cream, faded blue, and terracotta, because these colors either brighten its dusty brown base, balance its gray undertones, or reinforce its earthy warmth without making the palette feel overly vivid.
Does #695f56 look warm or cool?
#695f56 reads as a warm, muted brown, although its gray undertones keep the warmth restrained rather than rich or orange, making it feel weathered, grounded, and more versatile than a strongly red-brown shade.
Is #695f56 readable on white or black?
#695f56 has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.