#705F59 Hex Color
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Ash brown avoids the richness of chocolate or the depth of charcoal. #705f59 is a dusty, reddish taupe with most of its saturation drained out, so it reads matte and almost gray. That muted quality suits supporting roles over dominant ones; it holds up as a background for cream or sage but can turn muddy in large blocks. White text on this hex code hits about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #705f59
What is #705f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #705f59 is rgb(112, 95, 89), in HSL hsl(16, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 21%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #705f59?
#705f59 works well with cream, sage green, and dusty teal, which lift its reddish undertone without clashing. Pair it with charcoal for a darker, moodier palette.
Is #705f59 readable on white or black?
#705f59 has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.