#463929 Hex Color

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This dusty, dark brown sits in a muted space between charcoal and earth. Because it is highly desaturated and low in lightness, #463929 works best as a grounding neutral for moody, high-contrast layouts. It provides excellent accessibility for white text at a ratio of 11.2:1. Pair it with soft cream or muted ochre to prevent the design from feeling overly muddy or aggressive.

Questions about #463929

What is #463929 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463929 is rgb(70, 57, 41), in HSL hsl(33, 26%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 41%, 73%.
How can I balance the darkness of #463929 in a web layout?
Use #463929 as a heavy grounding neutral, but pair it with soft, high-luminance tones to maintain balance. Specifically, cream or a muted ochre prevents the color from appearing muddy while keeping the overall design legible and sophisticated.
Is #463929 readable on white or black?
#463929 has a 11.18:1 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.