#46271B Hex Color
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Dark, muted brown with warm red and ashy undertones. The hex code #46271b has low lightness and very little saturation, giving it a serious, grounded mood. It suits coffee, craft, vintage, tobacco, and organic branding, but can feel heavy across large surfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark-mode background; white text reaches about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #46271b
What is #46271b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46271b is rgb(70, 39, 27), in HSL hsl(17, 44%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 61%, 73%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #46271b?
#46271b pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, muted terracotta, and subdued sage because these lighter, softened hues balance its dark brown base while preserving an earthy, crafted mood across branding, packaging, interiors, and interface palettes.
Is #46271b readable on white or black?
#46271b has a 13.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.