#442612 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated brown projects a serious, grounded aesthetic. Because of its intense depth, #442612 works best as a solid background or a grounding neutral for organic, vintage branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to prevent it from feeling muddy. The hex code #442612 provides high accessibility for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable, moody interface designs.
Questions about #442612
What is #442612 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442612 is rgb(68, 38, 18), in HSL hsl(24, 58%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 74%, 73%.
What colors work best when pairing with #442612?
This deep brown benefits most from soft, warm highlights to prevent a muddy appearance. Pair #442612 with cream or muted gold for a balanced vintage aesthetic, or use it alongside off-white to ensure high readability in interface text.
Is #442612 readable on white or black?
#442612 has a 13.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.