#43372D Hex Color
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Muted and nearly gray, #43372d is a dark brown with dusty warmth and low saturation. Its matte appearance creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant dark background with warm cream accents. White text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code #43372d provides about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #43372d
What is #43372d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43372d is rgb(67, 55, 45), in HSL hsl(27, 20%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 33%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #43372d?
Warm cream, muted tan, and dusty terracotta pair well with #43372d, adding lightness and restrained warmth while preserving its low-saturation, earthy character in packaging, interiors, editorial layouts, and visual identities. Use cream for text or backgrounds, and terracotta for small accents.
Is #43372d suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #43372d works well as a dark background because white text provides about 11.5:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding WCAG thresholds for normal and large text, though lighter brown or gray text should still be checked individually.
Is #43372d readable on white or black?
#43372d has a 11.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.