#472519 Hex Color
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Far from bright red, this shade sits closer to dark chocolate with a faint maroon cast. #472519 is dim, warm, and heavily muted, which suits coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody autumn layouts. Its low saturation makes it a steady base color rather than an accent, and it works well paired with muted sage or dusty cream.
Questions about #472519
What is #472519 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #472519 is rgb(71, 37, 25), in HSL hsl(16, 48%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 65%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #472519?
Muted sage green, dusty cream, and soft terracotta all sit comfortably beside #472519. Its very low saturation and warm undertone also let it ground brighter accents like burnt orange without clashing.
What mood does #472519 convey?
The deep, desaturated tone reads warm, serious, and grounded, with a quiet rustic character. It fits heritage branding, coffee and chocolate packaging, and autumn themes that call for depth over energy.
Is #472519 readable on white or black?
#472519 has a 13.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.