#4A3429 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4a3429 is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface base with cream or faded sage. White text remains highly legible at about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4a3429.
Questions about #4a3429
What is #4a3429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3429 is rgb(74, 52, 41), in HSL hsl(20, 29%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 45%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3429?
#4a3429 pairs well with cream, sage, muted terracotta, and warm tan, creating softer contrast while preserving its grounded, vintage character in brand palettes, packaging, and interface accents against darker layouts.
Is #4a3429 warm or cool?
#4a3429 reads as a warm, muted brown because its dusty red undertone adds warmth, while its gray influence and low saturation keep the effect restrained rather than rich or vivid.
Is #4a3429 readable on white or black?
#4a3429 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.