#706C18 Hex Color
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This muted olive carries a grounded, organic warmth. Due to its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting accent or background texture rather than a dominant brand color. It pairs effectively with off-white for high readability, as white text hits a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code for this earthy shade is #706c18. Use it for branding that requires a natural or vintage feel.
Questions about #706c18
What is #706c18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706c18 is rgb(112, 108, 24), in HSL hsl(57, 65%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 79%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #706c18?
#706c18 works beautifully with clean off-white or cream tones to create a balanced, legible contrast for text overlays. Because of its low saturation, it also pairs well with muted terracotta or soft charcoal to emphasize an organic, vintage aesthetic.
Is #706c18 readable on white or black?
#706c18 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.