#705F53 Hex Color
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More gray than brown, this shade falls somewhere between taupe and charcoal. Its low saturation and dark value read heavy and grounded, which suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones in vintage or artisan palettes. The hex code #705f53 flatters muted sage and dusty blues better than bright accents. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #705f53
What is #705f53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705f53 is rgb(112, 95, 83), in HSL hsl(25, 15%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 26%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #705f53?
Muted sage green, dusty blue, and burgundy all sit comfortably beside #705f53. Bright accents like ochre or terracotta can work in small doses, though the shade tends to flatten vivid colors placed next to it.
Is #705f53 readable on white or black?
#705f53 has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.