#433E13 Hex Color
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#433e13 is a dark, muted yellow with olive-green and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a dusty, serious mood that suits military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or rust, rather than a full background. White text has strong contrast, and the hex code is #433e13.
Questions about #433e13
What is #433e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #433e13 is rgb(67, 62, 19), in HSL hsl(54, 56%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 72%, 74%.
Does #433e13 read as warm or cool?
#433e13 reads as a warm, earthy color because its yellow base is muted by olive-green and brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued, giving layouts a dusty, grounded feel rather than a bright or cheerful yellow.
What colors pair well with #433e13?
#433e13 pairs well with warm cream, rust, muted terracotta, and soft olive accents, which reinforce its earthy character without competing with its depth. Use lighter neutrals to create breathing room and a restrained rust accent for controlled contrast.
Is #433e13 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#433e13 works well as a dark background with white text, which has strong contrast against its low luminance. Avoid black or similarly dark text, and check lighter accent colors separately before using them for small type or accessibility-sensitive interfaces.
Is #433e13 readable on white or black?
#433e13 has a 10.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.