#403A35 Hex Color
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#403a35 is a dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty tone suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable warmth. Use it as a dominant background for coffee, chocolate, craft, or vintage branding, then add cream or muted copper for contrast. White text remains highly readable, with about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #403a35.
Questions about #403a35
What is #403a35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403a35 is rgb(64, 58, 53), in HSL hsl(27, 9%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 17%, 75%.
Does #403a35 look warm or cool?
#403a35 reads as a warm-leaning brown, though its ashy gray undertones soften the warmth. Its low saturation keeps it restrained and serious, making it feel more grounded than rich or reddish in interfaces, packaging, and backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #403a35?
Is #403a35 readable on white or black?
#403a35 has a 11.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.