#705046 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Buffalo Herd is a dusty, muted reddish-brown with significant depth and low saturation. This dark, matte shade works best as a supporting tone or grounding element rather than a full background, where it can appear muddy. It offers excellent contrast with white text, maintaining a 7.2:1 ratio. The hex code for this color is #705046. Use it to bring seriousness and quiet authority to moody design palettes.
About Buffalo Herd
Dry mud on a leather saddle
What does buffalo herd mean?
This shade of brown often brings to mind soil, animal hide, dried clay, and unpainted barn wood. Its low light and almost total lack of saturation make it feel subdued, grounded, and unhurried.
Where you see buffalo herd
- weathered saddles
- coffee grounds
- dry creek mud
- pine bark
- old leather gloves
- walnut shells
What it works for
It suits rustic interiors, leather goods, packaging for coffee or whiskey, and earth-toned palettes that need a quiet anchor.
What colors go with buffalo herd?
Sage #9caf88The muted green softens the brown's red undertone without adding brightness.Cream #fffdd0A warm neutral that lifts this dark shade while keeping the palette earthy.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool gray-blue balances the warm red base and deepens the mood.Olive Drab #6f7632Two muted, nature-born tones that sit together without competing.Taupe #483c32A lighter gray-brown that extends this shade into a soft gradient.Burnt Sienna #a93400Adds saturated warmth that pulls the dull base toward firelight.
Questions about Buffalo Herd
What is the hex code for Buffalo Herd?
Buffalo Herd is #705046. In RGB that is rgb(112, 80, 70), in HSL hsl(14, 23%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 37%, 56%.
Is #705046 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, Buffalo Herd offers excellent readability against white, maintaining a 7.2:1 contrast ratio that meets strict accessibility standards. This makes it an ideal choice for body text or important headlines in layouts where you want a softer, more organic feel than standard black.
Is Buffalo Herd readable on white or black?
Buffalo Herd has a 7.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.