#4A3B10 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #4a3b10 is a warm yellow-brown with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowed mood suited to military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, though it can look muddy at large sizes. White text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #4a3b10
What is #4a3b10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3b10 is rgb(74, 59, 16), in HSL hsl(44, 64%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 78%, 71%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3b10?
Pair #4a3b10 with cream, sage, or muted terracotta for a grounded palette, then add navy sparingly as a cooler counterpoint while preserving the palette's earthy character.
Does #4a3b10 read as warm or cool?
#4a3b10 reads as warm because its yellow-brown base outweighs its muted olive undertone, giving it an earthy, serious presence rather than a fresh green feel in branding and visual layouts.
Where does #4a3b10 work best in a design?
Use #4a3b10 as a supporting tone, dark background, border, or accent in outdoor, construction, military-inspired, and organic designs, especially when you want a restrained earthy mood without overwhelming the layout. Pair it with lighter surfaces so the shade does not dominate or appear muddy.
Is #4a3b10 readable on white or black?
#4a3b10 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.