#422D0E Hex Color
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#422d0e is a very dark, muted warm brown with dusty, earthy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, and artisan products. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or muted blue accents. The hex code #422d0e supports white text with about a 13:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #422d0e
What is #422d0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #422d0e is rgb(66, 45, 14), in HSL hsl(36, 65%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 79%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #422d0e?
Warm cream creates the clearest, most inviting contrast with #422d0e, while muted blue adds a restrained complementary counterpoint; terracotta or ochre can extend its earthy palette without making the combination feel too bright.
Is #422d0e warm or cool?
#422d0e reads as a warm brown because its red and yellow content outweighs its blue content, while its low lightness and muted saturation keep the warmth subdued, dusty, and serious rather than bright or orange.
Is #422d0e readable on white or black?
#422d0e has a 13.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.