#412D22 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and nearly black in low light, this brown carries dusty warm undertones. It suits coffee, chocolate, and craft branding where subtlety matters more than shine. Use #412d22 as a supporting base or background: white text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast against it, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. Keep it away from competing dark tones or it reads muddy.
Questions about #412d22
What is #412d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #412d22 is rgb(65, 45, 34), in HSL hsl(21, 31%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 48%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #412d22?
Soft cream, dusty terracotta, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #412d22. The brown's low saturation lets lighter, earthy tones carry a palette without clashing.
Is #412d22 readable on white or black?
#412d22 has a 12.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.