#704F47 Hex Color
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#704f47 is a dark, dusty red with a brown undertone. Its low saturation keeps things calm and grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm cream or sage to keep the palette from going muddy.
Questions about #704f47
What is #704f47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #704f47 is rgb(112, 79, 71), in HSL hsl(12, 22%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 37%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #704f47?
Warm creams, muted sage, and soft gold all flatter #704f47 without competing with its dusty undertone. Skip bright, saturated reds nearby, since this dark shade can turn muddy next to them.
Is #704f47 readable on white or black?
#704f47 has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.