#403734 Hex Color
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#403734 is a dark, muted reddish brown with ashy gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the restrained red adds warmth and energy. Use this hex code as a dramatic UI background or supporting tone with cream and dusty rose. White text delivers about 11.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy and bold alerts.
Questions about #403734
What is #403734 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403734 is rgb(64, 55, 52), in HSL hsl(15, 10%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 19%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #403734?
#403734 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, and muted peach, which soften its dark reddish-brown base without competing with it; pale blue-gray can add cooler contrast for interfaces, packaging, or editorial palettes.
Is #403734 warm or cool?
#403734 reads as a subdued warm color because its reddish-brown base brings warmth, while the ashy gray undertones and low lightness temper it into a restrained, serious shade rather than a bright or earthy brown.
Is #403734 readable on white or black?
#403734 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.