#704E30 Hex Color
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#704e30 is a dark, dusty brown with warm, ashy undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, grounded feel, which suits moody backgrounds, coffee branding, and vintage packaging. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 7.4:1, so it works behind small body copy too. Pair it with cream or sage rather than pure white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #704e30
What is #704e30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #704e30 is rgb(112, 78, 48), in HSL hsl(28, 40%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 57%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #704e30?
Is #704e30 readable on white or black?
#704e30 has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.