#46291A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #46291a is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded sage, since large areas can feel muddy. White text remains highly legible on this hex code.
Questions about #46291a
What is #46291a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46291a is rgb(70, 41, 26), in HSL hsl(20, 46%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 63%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #46291a?
#46291a pairs well with cream, sage, muted teal, and warm off-whites, which lift its dark brown base without competing with its dusty red undertones. Use the shade as an accent or grounding tone rather than a full-page background.
Is #46291a a warm or cool color?
#46291a reads as a warm brown because its dusty red undertones outweigh the gray, though its low lightness keeps the warmth restrained. It creates a serious, grounded feel rather than a bright or orange-heavy effect.
Is #46291a readable on white or black?
#46291a has a 13.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.