What color is #704342?

#704342 is a dark, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(112, 67, 66), and in HSL hsl(1, 26%, 35%).

Is #704342 accessible as text?

On white, #704342 has a contrast ratio of 8.17:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.57:1 (fails). For text placed on #704342, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #704342?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-600 (#5B4F4B).

What colors go well with #704342?

#704342 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #427070. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #704342 below.

Is #704342 good for buttons?

#704342 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #704342 — black text only reaches 2.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #704342 the same as CSS saddlebrown?

No — #704342 is not the CSS named color saddlebrown, but saddlebrown (#8B4513) is the closest CSS named color.

#704342 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #704342

Not just a swatch — here's how #704342 works with other colors. Named schemes with #704342 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #704342 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Liver as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #704342 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Liver anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #704342 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

Liver plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #704342 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

Liver holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #704342 Secondary #867473 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Liver is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Liver carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #704342 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 66/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 41/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 60/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #704342

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #704342 with

Mauve Taupe Coffee Myrtle Green Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4D8D8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #705242 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #704342 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #704342;
  --color-base-rgb: 112 67 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.6% 0.063 21.3);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F0E5E5;
  --color-200: #E1CCCC;
  --color-300: #C8A7A7;
  --color-400: #AF8483;
  --color-500: #916464;
  --color-600: #715151;
  --color-700: #523D3D;
  --color-800: #372A2A;
  --color-900: #221B1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  liver: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F0E5E5',
    200: '#E1CCCC',
    300: '#C8A7A7',
    400: '#AF8483',
    500: '#916464',
    600: '#715151',
    700: '#523D3D',
    800: '#372A2A',
    900: '#221B1B',
  },
}

$base: #704342;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F0E5E5;
$base-200: #E1CCCC;
$base-300: #C8A7A7;
$base-400: #AF8483;
$base-500: #916464;
$base-600: #715151;
$base-700: #523D3D;
$base-800: #372A2A;
$base-900: #221B1B;
$base-hover: #5A3535;
$base-subtle: #D7C4C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#704342",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1CCCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A7A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF8483",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#916464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#715151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#523D3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #704342

Color Lab

Pairs with #704342

UI roles & guardrails

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