#706144 Hex Color
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#706144 is a dark, muted yellow with gray and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a dusty, serious mood, while its earthy depth suits outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or rust, rather than a large background. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #706144.
Questions about #706144
What is #706144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706144 is rgb(112, 97, 68), in HSL hsl(40, 24%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 39%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #706144?
The best pairings for #706144 are cream, rust, terracotta, and charcoal, balancing its dusty yellow base with lighter contrast or warmer accent energy in packaging, interiors, or visual brand systems. Use cream for a calm palette and rust or terracotta for an earthy, outdoorsy feel.
Does #706144 look warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#706144 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by gray and olive undertones, giving it an earthy appearance rather than the brightness or energy associated with clearer yellows. Its low saturation creates a dusty, serious mood that suits supporting roles in outdoor, construction, military-inspired, and organic visual systems.
Is #706144 readable on white or black?
#706144 has a 6.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.