#706109 Hex Color
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This murky, unsaturated olive has a dim, grounded quality that evokes natural earthiness. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, #706109 works best as a moody accent rather than a primary background. It pairs well with cream or light stone to balance its heavy, organic character. The hex code for this serious, mellow tone is #706109, which maintains sufficient contrast for readable white text.
Questions about #706109
What is #706109 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706109 is rgb(112, 97, 9), in HSL hsl(51, 85%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 92%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #706109 for design layouts?
Is #706109 a suitable choice for body text?
While #706109 offers decent contrast against off-white backgrounds, it is often too heavy for long-form body text. It functions best as an accent for buttons, borders, or headlines where its rich, unsaturated personality can stand out without tiring the reader's eyes.
Is #706109 readable on white or black?
#706109 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.