#463902 Hex Color
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A dark, muted yellow with warm brown undertones, #463902 feels dusty, serious, and slightly mysterious. Its low lightness gives designs depth, making it useful for moody backgrounds, construction branding, or budget-focused sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone and pair it with cream or white. The hex code #463902 supports clear white text with about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #463902
What is #463902 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463902 is rgb(70, 57, 2), in HSL hsl(49, 94%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 97%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #463902?
#463902 pairs well with cream, white, and muted terracotta, which soften its dark yellow-brown base without losing its earthy character. Use pale neutrals for contrast and keep brighter accents limited so the palette stays restrained.
What mood does #463902 create?
#463902 reads as a dark, muted yellow with warm brown undertones, creating a dusty, serious, and slightly mysterious mood. It suits moody backgrounds, earthy layouts, construction themes, and restrained sale graphics better than cheerful, high-energy designs.
Is #463902 readable on white or black?
#463902 has a 11.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.