#463A38 Hex Color
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#463a38 is a desaturated, dusty brown with strong reddish undertones that ground its moody character. It creates a somber, serious atmosphere perfect for dark interfaces or high-contrast backgrounds. Use this hex code as a base for white text, which achieves an excellent 10.9:1 readability ratio. Because of its muted intensity, avoid using it in large, flat blocks that might feel muddy without proper lighting.
Questions about #463a38
What is #463a38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #463a38 is rgb(70, 58, 56), in HSL hsl(9, 11%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 20%, 73%.
Does #463a38 work well for web text interfaces?
#463a38 serves as an excellent dark base for white text because it maintains a high readability ratio of 10.9:1. This makes it a professional choice for dark mode UI designs that require a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic without the starkness of pure black.
What colors pair best with #463a38?
Is #463a38 readable on white or black?
#463a38 has a 10.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.