#423921 Hex Color
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Lisbon Brown is a dark, dusty yellow-brown with very low saturation and a shadowed, ashy finish. Its serious depth suits moody branding, construction graphics, budget campaigns, and high-contrast layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which remains highly readable at about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code for Lisbon Brown is #423921.
Questions about Lisbon Brown
What is the hex code for Lisbon Brown?
Lisbon Brown is #423921. In RGB that is rgb(66, 57, 33), in HSL hsl(44, 33%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 50%, 74%.
What colors pair well with Lisbon Brown #423921?
Lisbon Brown #423921 pairs well with light warm neutrals, olive, terracotta, and dusty blue, balancing its muted yellow-brown base with either gentle warmth or cool contrast. Use lighter tones for calm layouts and dusty blue for sharper separation.
Does Lisbon Brown #423921 read as warm or cool?
Lisbon Brown #423921 reads as warm because its brown base contains a muted yellow undertone, while its low saturation and ashy finish keep that warmth restrained in most design palettes. It feels grounded and serious rather than bright, golden, or richly red.
Is Lisbon Brown readable on white or black?
Lisbon Brown has a 11.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.