#4A3524 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a3524 is a dusty brown with warm red-orange undertones and a matte finish. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its restraint suggests reliability and comfort. Use it as a supporting tone for cream, ochre, or faded teal in vintage, coffee, craft, and organic branding. In interfaces, white text reads clearly on this hex code, with about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #4a3524
What is #4a3524 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3524 is rgb(74, 53, 36), in HSL hsl(27, 35%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 51%, 71%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3524?
The warm brown #4a3524 pairs well with cream, ochre, faded teal, and terracotta, which add lightness or muted contrast without overpowering its grounded character. Use cream for backgrounds, ochre for accents, and teal sparingly in vintage or organic palettes.
Does #4a3524 read as a warm or cool color?
The red-orange undertones make #4a3524 read as a warm brown, while its low lightness and muted saturation keep the effect restrained rather than bright. That balance works well when you want a serious, reliable mood with a softer, natural feel.
Is #4a3524 readable on white or black?
#4a3524 has a 11.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.