#706659 Hex Color
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#706659 is a dark, muted orange-brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, autumn themes, and supporting UI elements. Use it with cream or faded teal; white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #706659.
Questions about #706659
What is #706659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706659 is rgb(112, 102, 89), in HSL hsl(34, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 21%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #706659 a warm or cool color?
Despite its gray undertones, #706659 reads as a warm neutral because its orange-brown base adds subdued earthy warmth without strong saturation, making it calmer than brighter rust or terracotta shades.
What colors pair well with #706659?
#706659 pairs well with cream for a softer, warmer palette and with faded teal for restrained contrast, making it useful for coffee packaging, autumn-inspired layouts, and supporting interface elements that need a grounded accent.
Is #706659 readable on white or black?
#706659 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.