#704936 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #704936 is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood, while its deep value suggests mystery and comfort. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with cream, sage, or faded gold in coffee, artisan, vintage, and organic branding. White text remains highly legible against it.
Questions about #704936
What is #704936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #704936 is rgb(112, 73, 54), in HSL hsl(20, 35%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 52%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #704936?
Cream, sage, and faded gold pair well with #704936, balancing its dark, dusty brown base with lighter or muted accents; sage keeps the palette organic, while cream adds clarity and faded gold brings restrained warmth.
Does #704936 read as warm or cool?
#704936 reads as warm because its brown base carries dusty red undertones, although the muted gray component softens that warmth and keeps the shade restrained rather than rich, orange, or highly saturated.
Is #704936 readable on white or black?
#704936 has a 7.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.