#705E56 Hex Color
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Dark brown with heavy gray undertones, #705e56 reads ashy and matte, closer to ash than earth. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than the star. White text passes AA against it at roughly 6.1:1. The hex code #705e56 fits moody layouts, coffee and craft packaging, and vintage palettes.
Questions about #705e56
What is #705e56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705e56 is rgb(112, 94, 86), in HSL hsl(18, 13%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 23%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #705e56?
Pair #705e56 with soft cream, dusty sage, or a muted burnt orange for warmth without loudness. A deep teal also works, pulling out the color's gray side for a moodier palette.
Is #705e56 readable on white or black?
#705e56 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.