#423225 Hex Color
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Reach for #423225 when a design needs an earthy anchor, think coffee packaging, leather goods, or dark mode backgrounds. The hex code reads as a muted brown, so low in saturation it borders on grey. It works best as a base or supporting tone, since large flat areas can feel heavy. White text holds up well here, hitting about 12.2:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #423225
What is #423225 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423225 is rgb(66, 50, 37), in HSL hsl(27, 28%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 44%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #423225?
Cream, terracotta, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #423225 because its greyed warmth stays neutral. A dusty blue or soft gold accent adds contrast when a palette needs lift.
Is #423225 readable on white or black?
#423225 has a 12.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.