#47403E Hex Color
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#47403e is a dark, muted red with brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a dusty, serious mood suited to moody branding, dramatic backgrounds, and strong contrast. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted gold rather than across every surface. White text remains highly readable, with about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #47403e.
Questions about #47403e
What is #47403e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #47403e is rgb(71, 64, 62), in HSL hsl(13, 7%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #47403e?
#47403e pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and soft sage, which lift its dark red-brown base while preserving its dusty, serious character in grounded palettes for editorial, interior, or brand design. Use lighter tones for backgrounds or accents.
Is #47403e warm or cool?
#47403e reads as a warm-leaning dark neutral because its red and brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its gray component, while low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than earthy or vivid. It can anchor palettes without feeling overly bright.
Is #47403e readable on white or black?
#47403e has a 10.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.