#40220E Hex Color
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This extremely dark brown sits on the edge of black, offering a moody, grounding presence. Because of its intense depth, #40220e works best as a primary background color or a rich, grounding accent in craft and artisan branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. White text remains perfectly legible here, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast, text-heavy dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #40220e
What is #40220e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #40220e is rgb(64, 34, 14), in HSL hsl(24, 64%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 78%, 75%.
What colors pair well with the deep brown #40220e?
Is #40220e a suitable choice for dark mode interfaces?
#40220e is an excellent choice for dark mode interfaces because it feels warmer and more organic than a stark black background. Its deep intensity ensures that white or light-colored text remains perfectly legible and comfortable for extended screen reading.
Is #40220e readable on white or black?
#40220e has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.