#452C00 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty brown brings a moody, organic weight to design projects. Because #452c00 has extremely low saturation, it serves best as a ground for textured backgrounds or as a solid, serious anchor in artisan branding. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or desaturated golds to avoid looking muddy. White text remains highly readable over this dark shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast UI elements.
Questions about #452c00
What is #452c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #452c00 is rgb(69, 44, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 100%, 73%.
What colors pair best with #452c00?
Soft creams and desaturated golds create the most balanced look when paired with #452c00. Because this brown is so deep and moody, these lighter accents prevent the overall design from feeling too muddy or heavy while maintaining necessary visual clarity.
Is #452c00 suitable for UI text?
Avoid using #452c00 as a body text color, but it serves excellently as a dark background for white typography. Its intense darkness ensures high contrast and readability, making it a reliable choice for premium, minimalist web design layouts that require a serious tone.
Is #452c00 readable on white or black?
#452c00 has a 13.01:1 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.