#451F08 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #451f08 carries warm red and earthy undertones, creating a serious, grounded mood. Its low saturation suits moody branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, chocolate, and vintage designs, though large areas can feel heavy. Use the hex code #451f08 as a supporting tone with cream, while white text provides about 14.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #451f08
What is #451f08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #451f08 is rgb(69, 31, 8), in HSL hsl(23, 79%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 88%, 73%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #451f08?
Cream and warm off-white create the clearest pairing with #451f08, while muted terracotta, tan, or sage can add contrast without losing its earthy character in packaging, branding, and vintage-inspired layouts.
Is #451f08 a warm or cool color?
#451f08 reads as a warm, very dark brown because its muted red and earthy undertones outweigh its low saturation, making it suitable for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, rustic, and vintage-inspired palettes beside cream and softened neutrals.
Is #451f08 readable on white or black?
#451f08 has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.