#705E50 color
The hex color #705E50 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.9% red, 36.9% green and 31.4% blue (112, 94, 80).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 17% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 29% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Kabul (#6C5E53), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.17:1).
#705E50 color codes
| HEX | #705E50 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(112, 94, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.9%, 36.9%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 17%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 29%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 29%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.26, 4.93, 10.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.26, 11.82, 65.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.133, 12.03, 9.271) | |
| Decimal | 7364176 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #705E50, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #705E50 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #705E50 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #705E50 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#635f4fProtanopia
no red cones#686350Deuteranopia
no green cones#765a5aTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #705e50; }
.text { color: #705e50; }
.border { border: 2px solid #705e50; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(112 94 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #705e50, #706e50); }
Similar colors
#6c5e53Kabul#6f5944Baby Bear#665a51Underground#73645cMorel#675850Squirrel’s Cache#665b4eAncient Oak#796359Bear Hug#7d685bWarrior
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #705E50?
- #705E50 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Kabul. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #705E50?
- The RGB value is 112, 94, 80: 112 red, 94 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #705E50?
- The complementary color is #506270, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #705E50?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 and white text 6.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.