#421C03 Hex Color
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Reach for #421c03 when a dark design needs warmth instead of another gray. This deep brown hex code reads almost black but carries an orange undertone, which suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding. It works best as a dominant background, and white text hits roughly 15:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #421c03
What is #421c03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #421c03 is rgb(66, 28, 3), in HSL hsl(24, 91%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 95%, 74%.
What text color works best on #421c03?
White text reads most clearly on #421c03, with contrast around 15:1, far above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. Light creams and pale warm neutrals also work if pure white feels too harsh.
Which colors pair well with #421c03?
The orange undertone in #421c03 flatters muted golds, cream, and desaturated terracotta tones. Cool accents like sage or dusty teal also stand out against it, since the warmth of the brown sets them off.
Is #421c03 a warm or cool color?
#421c03 is genuinely warm. Its red and orange components dominate while blue stays minimal, giving it the low, earthy glow of coffee grounds or aged leather rather than the neutrality of true dark brown.
Is #421c03 readable on white or black?
#421c03 has a 15.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.