#70695E Hex Color
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The hex code #70695e creates a muted orange-brown with ashy gray undertones and a weathered, dependable character. Its low saturation brings warmth and comfort without the energy of brighter autumn shades, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, organic products, vintage branding, and craft packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy; white text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #70695e
What is #70695e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #70695e is rgb(112, 105, 94), in HSL hsl(37, 9%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #70695e?
#70695e pairs well with cream, white, and deep navy, which balance its muted orange-brown warmth; charcoal adds a grounded, low-contrast option for borders and secondary elements in restrained palettes and layouts.
Does #70695e read as warm or cool?
#70695e reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its red and green channels outweigh its blue channel, while the gray undertone softens the warmth and keeps it from feeling strongly autumnal.
Can #70695e work as a background for text?
Yes, #70695e works well as a background for white text, offering strong separation, while black text is less distinct; confirm the final text size and pairing with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #70695e readable on white or black?
#70695e has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.