#48432A Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated olive feels somber and earthy. Because it is so muted, #48432a works well as a background element for rugged outdoor branding. White text stands out sharply against this shade with a 9.9:1 contrast ratio, ensuring excellent readability. Keep this hex code as a secondary accent rather than a primary fill, as the deep tone can feel heavy in large layouts.
Questions about #48432a
What is #48432a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48432a is rgb(72, 67, 42), in HSL hsl(50, 26%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 42%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #48432a?
Is #48432a suitable for text usage?
#48432a is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as a primary text color against anything other than the lightest backgrounds. It performs best as a heavy, grounding background field where white or very light text can achieve a high, accessible contrast ratio.
Is #48432a readable on white or black?
#48432a has a 9.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.