#422D1E Hex Color
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Far from rich chocolate, #422d1e is a dark, dusty brown with almost no saturation left in it. That muted quality suits coffee, tobacco, and craft branding, where it works as a supporting tone rather than the star. Pair it with pale sage or soft cream to keep it from reading flat. White text passes easily on top, reaching about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #422d1e
What is #422d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #422d1e is rgb(66, 45, 30), in HSL hsl(25, 38%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 55%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #422d1e?
Pair #422d1e with pale sage or soft cream to lift its muted warmth and keep it from reading flat. A dusty teal accent also adds contrast without clashing.
Is #422d1e readable on white or black?
#422d1e has a 12.91:1 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.