#473836 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #473836 is a dusty reddish brown with low saturation and a warm, ashy undertone. Its heavy value creates a serious, shadowy mood without the sharpness of vivid red. Use the hex code as a dominant background or supporting tone in moody branding, food packaging, and dark interfaces. White text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast for clear small copy.
Questions about #473836
What is #473836 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473836 is rgb(71, 56, 54), in HSL hsl(7, 14%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 24%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #473836?
#473836 pairs well with sage for an earthy contrast, warm cream for readable surfaces, or muted terracotta for a close, grounded accent that keeps the palette warm without making the base feel brighter than it is. Keep brighter accents limited because this base can look muddy beside other dark, desaturated tones.
Is #473836 readable on white or black?
#473836 has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.