#4A2511 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated brown projects a moody and serious aesthetic. Because it is quite dim, this color works best as a solid background or a grounding accent in organic branding. White text provides excellent readability against this shade, offering a contrast ratio of 13.4:1. Avoid using it for small, colored type, as it will likely get lost. The hex code for this earthy tone is #4a2511.
Questions about #4a2511
What is #4a2511 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a2511 is rgb(74, 37, 17), in HSL hsl(21, 63%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 77%, 71%.
How should #4a2511 be used in a color palette?
#4a2511 works best as a solid background or a grounding accent in organic branding because of its deep, desaturated nature. It provides a serious aesthetic that remains highly readable when paired with stark white text, though it is too dark for small text.
Is #4a2511 readable on white or black?
#4a2511 has a 13.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.