#705400 Hex Color
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Dark olive skips the brightness you might expect from yellow, landing closer to worn brass or old leather. The hex code #705400 is dim and unsaturated, with a warm, earthy weight that suits outdoor brands, military palettes, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base, softened by cream or rust accents. White text reaches a 7.1:1 contrast ratio on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #705400
What is #705400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705400 is rgb(112, 84, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #705400?
Cream, rust, and deep teal all flatter #705400 without stealing its muted character. Pale grays are a poor match, since they wash it out and make it read muddy.
Is #705400 readable on white or black?
#705400 has a 7.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.