#706D50 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #706d50 is a dark yellow-olive with dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, traditional feel, while its dim value suits outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or burgundy rather than a full-page background. White text has about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.
Questions about #706d50
What is #706d50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706d50 is rgb(112, 109, 80), in HSL hsl(54, 17%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 29%, 56%.
Which colors pair well with #706d50?
Does #706d50 read as warm or cool?
#706d50 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow base outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than earthy or bright. It works well when you want warmth without strong vibrancy.
Is #706d50 readable on white or black?
#706d50 has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.