#707C01 Hex Color
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#707c01 is a muddy, unsaturated olive with warm, earthy undertones. Because it balances a yellow base with muted green, this shade feels grounded and natural rather than overly bright. Designers often pair it with cream or deep charcoals to avoid a dated look. While it works well for outdoor branding, use it as an accent rather than a full background to maintain legibility.
Questions about #707c01
What is #707c01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #707c01 is rgb(112, 124, 1), in HSL hsl(66, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 99%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #707c01 in a design scheme?
Is #707c01 suitable for use as a primary background color?
#707c01 is generally too dark and muddy to function well as a full background, as it significantly reduces legibility for standard text. It is far more effective when used as an accent color for borders, buttons, or illustrations to provide organic visual interest.
Is #707c01 readable on white or black?
#707c01 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.