#401605 Hex Color
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#401605 is a dark brown that sits close to black, with a muted red undertone keeping it warm instead of flat. Its dimness suits moody backgrounds, vintage branding, and packaging for coffee or craft goods. White text reads clearly on it at about 15.7:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with cream or muted gold rather than bright accents, which make it look muddy.
Questions about #401605
What is #401605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #401605 is rgb(64, 22, 5), in HSL hsl(17, 86%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 92%, 75%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #401605?
Cream and muted gold flatter #401605 by lifting its darkness without fighting its warmth. Bright oranges and yellows tend to make it look muddy, so keep accents desaturated.
Is #401605 a warm or cool color?
#401605 reads warm because of its red undertone, but its very low lightness mutes that warmth. The result feels heavy and serious rather than bright or energetic.
Is #401605 readable on white or black?
#401605 has a 15.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.