#70635A Hex Color
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This muted, ashy brown sits in a dark, dusty space between grey and orange. Because it lacks saturation, #70635a works best as a supporting texture or a background for organic, vintage-inspired branding. It provides enough contrast to carry white text legibly, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Use this hex code sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance in large, open spaces.
Questions about #70635a
What is #70635a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70635a is rgb(112, 99, 90), in HSL hsl(25, 11%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 20%, 56%.
How should I use #70635a in a professional design?
#70635a works best as a grounding neutral for secondary UI elements or text backgrounds where you need to avoid harshness. Because it sits between grey and orange, it pairs beautifully with cream or off-white to maintain a soft, vintage aesthetic.
Is #70635a a warm or cool color?
This color acts as a warm neutral, leaning slightly into orange territory despite its heavy desaturation. It feels less clinical than a standard grey, making it a reliable choice for branding that requires an approachable, earthy, or artisanal tone.
Is #70635a readable on white or black?
#70635a has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.