#706537 Hex Color
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The ashy, dusty yellow-olive tone represented by the hex code #706537 is warm, muted, and mellow, with low saturation that gives it an earthy, traditional feel. Its grounded character suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction themes, and budget or sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or terracotta, since it can look muddy across large areas. White text has strong contrast.
Questions about #706537
What is #706537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706537 is rgb(112, 101, 55), in HSL hsl(48, 34%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 51%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #706537?
Cream and terracotta pair well with #706537 because their lighter value and warm red contrast lift its dusty, low-saturation base without fighting its earthy character in branding and packaging layouts. Use cream for breathing room and terracotta for small accents.
Is #706537 readable on white or black?
#706537 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.