#715F57 Hex Color
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#715f57 is a muted, desaturated brown with dusty, greyish undertones. Its matte character makes it a strong choice for grounding layouts or serving as a subtle, organic text color. Because of its dark intensity, it offers excellent readability with white type. Pair this hex code with soft creams or sage greens to avoid a muddy appearance in UI design.
Questions about #715f57
What is #715f57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #715f57 is rgb(113, 95, 87), in HSL hsl(18, 13%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 23%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors best complement #715f57 in a UI layout?
Is #715f57 suitable for use as body text?
Yes, #715f57 provides excellent readability when used as text against a crisp white or light off-white background. Its dark intensity gives it enough weight to be legible while appearing softer and more approachable than standard pure black.
Is #715f57 readable on white or black?
#715f57 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.