#695F5A Hex Color
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#695f5a is a dark, muted gray-brown with dusty taupe undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood that suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal identities, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code #695f5a adds warmth without feeling bright.
Questions about #695f5a
What is #695f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695f5a is rgb(105, 95, 90), in HSL hsl(20, 8%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 14%, 59%.
Is #695f5a a warm or cool color?
#695f5a reads as a warm, muted neutral because its brown and dusty taupe undertones outweigh the cooler influence of its gray base, giving it a softened earthy character rather than a crisp or blue-leaning appearance. It suits grounded, understated palettes.
What colors pair well with #695f5a?
Pair #695f5a with cream, dusty blue, muted sage, or a restrained terracotta accent to balance its gray-brown base while preserving the calm, vintage-leaning mood created by its low saturation and dark value. Use brighter accents sparingly.
Is #695f5a readable on white or black?
#695f5a has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.