#706E59 Hex Color
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Far from bright yellow, #706e59 is a dark, dusty olive that sits almost halfway to gray. Its muted saturation and low lightness give it a matte, earthy weight, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Pair it with cream or dusty rose to keep it from reading muddy, and lean on it for outdoor brands or organic packaging. The hex code #706e59 also backs white text at about 5.2:1, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #706e59
What is #706e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706e59 is rgb(112, 110, 89), in HSL hsl(55, 11%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 21%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #706e59?
Cream, dusty rose, and burnt orange all flatter #706e59, keeping its muted olive tone from turning flat. A deep burgundy accent also adds warmth without breaking its earthy, subdued mood.
Is #706e59 readable on white or black?
#706e59 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.