#473B34 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #473b34 is a dusty brown with gray and faint reddish undertones. Its low saturation and deep value create a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, artisan branding, coffee, chocolate, and vintage layouts. Use the hex code #473b34 as a supporting tone or dominant base with warm light accents; white text reaches about 10.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #473b34
What is #473b34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473b34 is rgb(71, 59, 52), in HSL hsl(22, 15%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #473b34?
#473b34 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted sage, terracotta, and pale blue-gray, which add separation without breaking its restrained mood. Use lighter accents for hierarchy because similarly dark colors can merge and make layouts feel muddy.
Does #473b34 read as warm or cool?
#473b34 reads warm rather than cool because its subdued brown base carries faint red and orange undertones, though its low saturation pushes it toward gray. That balance gives designs a serious, weathered feel instead of a rich or strongly reddish one.
Is #473b34 readable on white or black?
#473b34 has a 10.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.