#706E6E Hex Color
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Reach for #706e6e when you need a mid-tone grey that stays out of the way. This hex color has a faint ashy warmth and just enough lightness to hold its own next to white, so it works best as a supporting background or UI surface rather than a statement. Pair it with crisp white type for readable contrast, or use it to soften minimal layouts that feel too stark.
Questions about #706e6e
What is #706e6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706e6e is rgb(112, 110, 110), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 56%.
What does the hex color #706e6e pair well with?
It pairs well with crisp white for accessible text contrast, and with muted accents like terracotta or slate blue when you want a little character without losing neutrality.
Is #706e6e warm or cool?
It sits almost dead neutral with a faint ashy warmth. The red and blue channels are nearly equal, so it reads as a plain grey rather than leaning warm or cool.
Is #706e6e readable on white or black?
#706e6e has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.