#4A2C23 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a2c23 is a dusty red with strong brown undertones and a matte, grounded look. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody presence for branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and dark interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 12.5:1 contrast. At large sizes, it can read muddy. The hex code is #4a2c23.
Questions about #4a2c23
What is #4a2c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a2c23 is rgb(74, 44, 35), in HSL hsl(14, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 53%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4a2c23?
The #4a2c23 hex color pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, muted terracotta, and sage, while pale backgrounds create contrast and keep its earthy, low-saturation character from feeling too heavy in layouts.
Does #4a2c23 read as warm or cool?
#4a2c23 reads as a warm color because its dusty red base is softened by strong brown undertones, giving it a grounded, matte appearance rather than a crisp, vivid red look in most palettes.
Is #4a2c23 readable on white or black?
#4a2c23 has a 12.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.