#473010 Hex Color
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This dark, muted brown carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it is highly unsaturated and shadowy, #473010 works best as a stabilizing base or background color for high-contrast palettes. It lacks the warmth of lighter browns, leaning into a dusty, somber aesthetic that pairs well with sharp, clean creams or muted golds. Use this hex code when your project requires an atmosphere of strength and reliability.
Questions about #473010
What is #473010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473010 is rgb(71, 48, 16), in HSL hsl(35, 63%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 77%, 72%.
When should I use #473010 in a design project?
Use #473010 when you need a stable, heavy foundation that avoids the warmth of traditional wood-toned browns. It works exceptionally well as a dark background for sharp UI elements or text in high-contrast layouts.
Which colors pair well with #473010?
Is #473010 readable on white or black?
#473010 has a 12.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.