#452F1B Hex Color
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#452f1b is a very dark, dusty brown with barely any saturation left. Its low lightness gives it real weight, which suits moody backgrounds, vintage branding, and coffee or chocolate packaging. It flatters muted cream and olive tones more than bright whites, which can make it look flat. As a dominant base it holds up well, and white text on it reaches about 12.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #452f1b
What is #452f1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #452f1b is rgb(69, 47, 27), in HSL hsl(29, 44%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 61%, 73%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #452f1b?
#452f1b pairs best with muted, earthy tones like olive, terracotta, and soft cream. Bright whites and saturated accents tend to wash it out or make the brown read muddy.
Is #452f1b readable on white or black?
#452f1b has a 12.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.