#706F6F Hex Color
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This muted mid-tone grey serves as a grounded, professional backdrop that avoids the sterility of pure white. Because it offers a 5.0:1 contrast ratio with white text, #706f6f performs well for readable body copy in UI design. Pair it with soft ochre or muted terra cotta to avoid a muddy look. This specific hex code provides excellent stability when used as a supporting neutral tone.
Questions about #706f6f
What is #706f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #706f6f is rgb(112, 111, 111), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #706f6f to avoid a muddy look?
To prevent #706f6f from feeling drab, pair it with warmer, saturated accents like terra cotta or soft ochre. These vibrant, earthy hues provide the necessary contrast to balance the neutral, grounded nature of this grey tone.
Is #706f6f readable on white or black?
#706f6f has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.