#4A3933 Hex Color
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#4a3933 is a dark, muted reddish brown with low saturation and a matte, smoky finish. Its warm red undertone brings depth and restrained energy, while the near-gray lightness feels serious and grounded. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, coffee or artisan branding, or supporting panels. White text reaches about 10.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #4a3933
What is #4a3933 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3933 is rgb(74, 57, 51), in HSL hsl(16, 18%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 31%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3933?
#4a3933 pairs well with sage and dusty cream, which lift its low-light, red-brown base without making the palette feel stark or overly bright, especially in coffee packaging, editorial layouts, and warm artisan branding.
Is #4a3933 readable on white or black?
#4a3933 has a 10.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.