#452416 Hex Color
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#452416 is a deeply unsaturated, dark brown that feels grounded and somber. It carries an ashy, muted quality that works best as a moody background or a primary branding element. This shade pairs exceptionally well with soft cream or muted gold accents. Because it offers a 13.8:1 contrast ratio against white, text remains highly legible even when using the hex code as a base.
Questions about #452416
What is #452416 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #452416 is rgb(69, 36, 22), in HSL hsl(18, 52%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 68%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #452416?
Because #452416 is a grounded, dark neutral, it pairs exceptionally well with cream or muted gold accents. These pairings soften the somber nature of the brown while maintaining a high-end, classic aesthetic suitable for editorial or minimalist web layouts.
Is #452416 readable on white or black?
#452416 has a 13.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.