#4A3737 Hex Color
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#4a3737 is a dark, muted red with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody look that suits backgrounds, supporting elements, and restrained branding. Pair it with warm cream or aged gold for contrast. The hex code #4a3737 supports clear white body text at about an 11.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4a3737
What is #4a3737 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3737 is rgb(74, 55, 55), in HSL hsl(0, 15%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 26%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3737?
Warm cream creates clear, gentle contrast with #4a3737, while aged gold adds a refined accent without overpowering its muted red-brown base. These pairings work well in restrained branding, editorial layouts, and supporting interface elements where a serious, grounded mood is useful.
Is #4a3737 readable on white or black?
#4a3737 has a 11.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.