#473722 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #473722 is a warm brown with gray and subtle olive undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a matte, serious feel suited to backgrounds, craft branding, coffee, chocolate, and vintage work. Use it as a grounding base with cream or dusty blue, though large areas can feel gloomy. As a hex code, #473722 supports clear white text at about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #473722
What is #473722 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473722 is rgb(71, 55, 34), in HSL hsl(34, 35%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 52%, 72%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #473722?
#473722 pairs well with cream for soft contrast, dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint, and muted terracotta for a warm, handmade palette. Keep brighter colors limited so this low-saturation brown remains the grounding tone.
What mood does #473722 create in design?
#473722 creates a serious, secluded mood because its dark value and very low saturation feel dense rather than lively. It adds warmth and stability to agriculture, legal, tobacco, alcohol, and artisan branding, but too much can make a layout feel closed.
Is #473722 readable on white or black?
#473722 has a 11.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.