#705940 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #705940 is a low-saturation brown with gray and subtle olive undertones. Its matte, grounded look suggests seriousness, reliability, and understated warmth. Use the hex code #705940 as a supporting tone beside cream, dusty blue, or muted green. It suits vintage, organic, and artisan designs, while white text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #705940
What is #705940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705940 is rgb(112, 89, 64), in HSL hsl(31, 27%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 43%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #705940?
#705940 pairs well with cream, dusty blue, muted green, and terracotta, creating grounded palettes with gentle contrast and organic warmth for vintage, natural, and artisan-focused designs across print and digital work.
Does #705940 look warm or cool?
#705940 reads as a muted warm brown, with gray and subtle olive undertones that soften its warmth and keep it from feeling strongly red, making the shade feel steady, natural, and understated in most palettes.
Is #705940 readable on white or black?
#705940 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.