#483126 Hex Color

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This muted, dusty brown leans into a serious, somber mood. Because of its low saturation, it works best as a grounding 60 percent base rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with cream or pale sage. With a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, it ensures high legibility for dark UI layouts. The hex code for this shade is #483126.

Questions about #483126

What is #483126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #483126 is rgb(72, 49, 38), in HSL hsl(19, 31%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 47%, 72%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #483126 hex color?
This muted brown works beautifully with cream or pale sage to balance its somber undertones. Because #483126 is highly saturated and grounding, these lighter, softer tones prevent the overall design from feeling too heavy or stagnant.
Is #483126 suitable for text in a dark mode interface?
Using #483126 as a background provides a sturdy, natural foundation for user interfaces, but avoid using it as a text color on dark backgrounds. It offers a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it an excellent choice for highly legible, accessible dark mode layouts.
Is #483126 readable on white or black?
#483126 has a 12.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.