#463020 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #463020 is a warm brown with subtle red and ashy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood, while its deep value suggests mystery, strength, and comfort. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding, coffee, chocolate, or artisan designs. White text reaches about a 12.3:1 contrast ratio, making the hex code #463020 suitable for small body text.
Questions about #463020
What is #463020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463020 is rgb(70, 48, 32), in HSL hsl(25, 37%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 54%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #463020?
The #463020 hex color pairs well with terracotta, muted cream, sage, and charcoal, creating earthy palettes with enough contrast and warmth for packaging, food branding, and editorial layouts with a grounded, handcrafted feel.
Does #463020 look warm or cool?
The #463020 hex color reads as a warm brown because its subtle red undertone offsets its low saturation and deep value, making it feel serious, grounded, and comforting rather than bright or playful. It suits coffee, chocolate, leather, craft, and premium artisan themes.
Is #463020 readable on white or black?
#463020 has a 12.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.