#432A23 Hex Color
A muted red-brown with weight
#432a23 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed appearance brings seriousness, depth, and restrained energy to a palette. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, strong contrast, or supporting elements in food, sports, romance, and entertainment designs. White text remains highly readable on it.
Questions about #432a23
What is #432a23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #432a23 is rgb(67, 42, 35), in HSL hsl(13, 31%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 48%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #432a23?
#432a23 pairs well with sage, dusty rose, cream, and muted blue-green, adding contrast without overpowering its low-saturation base while pale neutrals lift the palette and brighter warm colors stay best as small accents.
Is #432a23 readable on white or black?
#432a23 has a 13.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.