#493627 Hex Color
A serious and grounded dusty brown
This dark, dusty brown reads as serious and grounded with a distinct lack of saturation. Because #493627 provides high contrast against white text, it works well as a grounding background for clean, minimal interfaces or moody, artisan branding. Use this shade sparingly in text-heavy layouts to avoid an overly gloomy feel, and pair it with creams to bring out its inherent warmth.
Questions about #493627
What is #493627 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493627 is rgb(73, 54, 39), in HSL hsl(26, 30%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 47%, 71%.
How can I effectively use #493627 in a design layout?
#493627 works best as a grounding background color for minimal interfaces or artisan-style branding. Because it is quite dark, pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to maintain readability and warmth, ensuring the design feels sophisticated rather than gloomy or heavy.
What colors pair well with the dark brown of #493627?
Is #493627 readable on white or black?
#493627 has a 11.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.