#472506 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm reddish undertones, #472506 feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy. Its low lightness and very soft saturation suit moody branding, coffee and chocolate packaging, vintage layouts, or legal materials. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 13.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #472506.
Questions about #472506
What is #472506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #472506 is rgb(71, 37, 6), in HSL hsl(29, 84%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 92%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #472506?
For palettes, pair #472506 with cream or warm beige for softer contrast, or use muted terracotta and sage accents to balance its reddish warmth without making the design feel bright.
Is #472506 readable on white or black?
#472506 has a 13.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.