#423C30 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #423c30 is a brownish yellow with gray, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to construction branding, budget products, and understated interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 10.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #423c30.
Questions about #423c30
What is #423c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423c30 is rgb(66, 60, 48), in HSL hsl(40, 16%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 27%, 74%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #423c30?
#423c30 pairs well with warm, muted accents such as terracotta, ochre, and cream, while dusty blue or sage can add gentle contrast without making interfaces or brand palettes feel overly bright.
Is #423c30 readable on white or black?
#423c30 has a 10.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.