#442D22 Hex Color
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The hex code #442d22 is a dark, muted brown with warm red undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed appearance suggests seriousness, reliability, and understated comfort. Use it as a supporting tone for cream, dusty blue, or aged brass in vintage, coffee, food, and artisan branding. White text remains highly readable on this color, including small body copy.
Questions about #442d22
What is #442d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442d22 is rgb(68, 45, 34), in HSL hsl(19, 33%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 50%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #442d22?
#442d22 pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and aged brass because its dark, muted brown base creates grounded contrast without overpowering softer or weathered accents in a restrained palette for understated designs.
Does #442d22 look warm or cool?
#442d22 reads as warm because its dark brown base carries subtle red undertones, while its very low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than vivid under typical digital display conditions. It can add seriousness, reliability, and understated comfort to a visual system.
Is #442d22 readable on white or black?
#442d22 has a 12.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.