#4A3323 Hex Color
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Use dark brown when a design needs a warm base with weight and no shine. The hex code #4a3323 is dusty and very unsaturated, with muted red undertones that read gloomy and serious. It works as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, and vintage branding, and flatters pale peach accents. White text passes AA on it at 11.7:1 contrast. See other shades of brown for close alternatives.
Questions about #4a3323
What is #4a3323 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3323 is rgb(74, 51, 35), in HSL hsl(25, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 53%, 71%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3323?
Pale peach, soft tan, and cream lift #4a3323 without fighting its muted warmth. For a richer accent, try a desaturated terracotta or olive.
Is #4a3323 readable on white or black?
#4a3323 has a 11.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.