#452B19 Hex Color
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Close to the color of dark roast coffee beans, #452b19 is a brown with barely any saturation left in it. It reads warm and grounded, which suits coffee, chocolate, and vintage packaging. Treat it as a dominant base rather than a small accent, where it can turn muddy. White text sits comfortably on top at about 13:1 contrast.
Questions about #452b19
What is #452b19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #452b19 is rgb(69, 43, 25), in HSL hsl(25, 47%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 64%, 73%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #452b19?
Cream, dusty rose, and muted sage sit comfortably next to #452b19 without competing with it. For a stronger accent, warm amber or burnt orange brings out its earthy undertone.
Is #452b19 readable on white or black?
#452b19 has a 13.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.