#473D31 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a strong gray cast, this shade reads more shadow than color. The hex code #473d31 works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, dark interfaces, and branding for coffee, craft, or vintage goods. Pair it with muted terracotta or dusty sage rather than white for warmth. White text still passes contrast at about 10.6:1.
Questions about #473d31
What is #473d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #473d31 is rgb(71, 61, 49), in HSL hsl(33, 18%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #473d31?
Warm accents like terracotta, muted sage, and dull gold bring out its faint warmth. Cream text reads softer than pure white on this shade. Cool blues and teals create a stronger, moodier split.
Is #473d31 readable on white or black?
#473d31 has a 10.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.