#706969 Hex Color
A stable, professional and dusty taupe grey
This dusty, ashy grey balances low saturation with a mid-tone lightness that feels both stable and professional. Because it offers a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, #706969 works effectively for legible UI body copy. Use this hex code as a muted background to ground vibrant accents or high-contrast typography in minimal design projects.
Questions about #706969
What is #706969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706969 is rgb(112, 105, 105), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 56%.
What colors pair best with the muted #706969?
Because #706969 is a desaturated, neutral grey, it acts as a versatile anchor for more vibrant hues. Try pairing it with terracotta for an earthy contrast or navy if you want to lean into a more structured, corporate aesthetic.
Is #706969 readable on white or black?
#706969 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.