#483C2C Hex Color
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#483c2c is a dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, grounded appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #483c2c for dark backgrounds or supporting panels; white text reaches about 10.7:1 contrast. See other shades of brown for related tones.
Questions about #483c2c
What is #483c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #483c2c is rgb(72, 60, 44), in HSL hsl(34, 24%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 39%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #483c2c?
#483c2c pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, olive, and dusty blue, creating earthy contrast while lighter companions keep its dark brown base from making layouts feel overly dense.
Is #483c2c readable on white or black?
#483c2c has a 10.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.