#463831 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite black, #463831 is a dark, dusty brown with ashy undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a serious, understated feel. It works best as a supporting tone for warm cream or muted sage, and white text reads on it at about 11.2:1 contrast. See what colors make brown to mix shades like it.
Questions about #463831
What is #463831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463831 is rgb(70, 56, 49), in HSL hsl(20, 18%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 30%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #463831?
Warm cream, dusty terracotta, and muted sage all flatter #463831 without making it read muddy. Use it as the dominant base and let lighter tones carry fine detail.
Is #463831 readable on white or black?
#463831 has a 11.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.