#493C31 Hex Color
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Demitasse is a dark, muted brown with cool grey undertones. This grounded, serious shade works best as a moody background or a reliable supporting element in organic branding. Because it creates excellent contrast with white text, #493c31 is highly legible even in small, dense blocks of copy. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose to prevent the color from appearing too muddy or flat.
Questions about Demitasse
What is the hex code for Demitasse?
Demitasse is #493c31. In RGB that is rgb(73, 60, 49), in HSL hsl(27, 20%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 33%, 71%.
What colors pair best with #493c31 Demitasse?
#493c31 works best alongside lighter, softer tones that break up its inherent darkness. Pairing it with cream or dusty rose prevents the color from appearing too muddy or flat while maintaining a professional, earthy aesthetic for your designs.
Is #493c31 a warm or cool brown?
Demitasse is a cool-toned brown because it contains subtle grey undertones that strip away the typical warmth found in chocolate or coffee shades. This unique quality gives it a more serious, grounded, and clinical mood compared to typical organic browns.
Is Demitasse readable on white or black?
Demitasse has a 10.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.