#473730 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dark chocolate and damp soil, this muted brown barely shows its warmth. The hex code #473730 works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background, where its low saturation reads calm instead of muddy. White text sits clearly on top at about 11.3:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or dusty blue for an earthy palette, or learn the basics of mixing brown to build shades like it.
Questions about #473730
What is #473730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473730 is rgb(71, 55, 48), in HSL hsl(18, 19%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #473730?
Sage, dusty blue, and warm cream all sit well beside #473730. Its low saturation lets brighter accents take the lead without clashing.
Is #473730 readable on white or black?
#473730 has a 11.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.