#483018 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #483018 is a warm brown with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #483018 as a dominant background, where white text reaches about 12.3:1 contrast. Cream accents soften its gloomy depth without removing its grounded character.
Questions about #483018
What is #483018 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #483018 is rgb(72, 48, 24), in HSL hsl(30, 50%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 67%, 72%.
Is #483018 a warm or cool color?
#483018 reads as a warm brown because its red component is higher than its green and blue components, while its low brightness and grayish quality keep the warmth subdued rather than rich or orange.
What colors pair well with #483018?
Warm cream and muted tan soften #483018, while terracotta, olive, and dusty blue add restrained contrast without breaking its earthy mood or making the palette feel overly bright or playful. Use lighter neutrals for text or spacious layouts, and reserve brighter accents for small details.
Is #483018 readable on white or black?
#483018 has a 12.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.