#704A57 Hex Color
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#704a57 is a dark, muted pink with dusty mauve and plum undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, mellow mood suited to romance, cosmetics, fashion, and moody branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #704a57
What is #704a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #704a57 is rgb(112, 74, 87), in HSL hsl(339, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 22%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #704a57?
For balanced palettes, pair #704a57 with cream or warm white, then add muted sage, dusty blush, or soft gold as accents; these lighter, restrained companions preserve its dusty mauve character without making the design feel harsh.
Does #704a57 look warm or cool?
The #704a57 hex color reads as a muted, slightly warm pink because its red component leads blue and green, while dusty mauve and plum undertones temper that warmth; it feels grounded rather than bright or sugary.
Is #704a57 readable on white or black?
#704a57 has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.