#4A3E2D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4a3e2d is a brown with a gray, ashy cast and a matte feel. The hex code #4a3e2d brings seriousness, depth, and understated warmth to coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone behind white text, where its strong contrast works well, though large areas can feel gloomy.
Questions about #4a3e2d
What is #4a3e2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a3e2d is rgb(74, 62, 45), in HSL hsl(35, 24%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 39%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a3e2d?
#4a3e2d pairs well with cream, dusty sage, muted terracotta, and subdued gold because these lighter or softened tones relieve its low lightness without making the palette feel harsh. Use cream for text and terracotta for restrained accents.
Is #4a3e2d readable on white or black?
#4a3e2d has a 10.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.