#705746 Hex Color
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Reach for #705746 when a design needs a brown that stays out of the way. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a dusty, worn-in feel, closer to old leather than fresh soil. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or moody background, and white text clears AA on it at roughly 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #705746
What is #705746 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705746 is rgb(112, 87, 70), in HSL hsl(24, 23%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #705746?
Is #705746 a warm or cool brown?
#705746 reads warm, since red and yellow undertones outweigh any blue in its mix. Its dimness and low saturation keep that warmth subdued, so it feels grounded rather than cozy-bright.
Is #705746 readable on white or black?
#705746 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.