#4A422F Hex Color
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Dark khaki with a lean toward damp soil, #4a422f is a muted olive that reads almost grey. The hex code suits supporting roles: overlays, quiet backgrounds, moody layouts. It stays readable with white text at about 9.9:1 contrast, even for small body copy. Pair it with dusty terracotta or pale sand, since both keep its earthy mood intact. For how shades like this drift toward earth tones, see what colors make brown.
Questions about #4a422f
What is #4a422f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a422f is rgb(74, 66, 47), in HSL hsl(42, 22%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 36%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4a422f?
Dusty terracotta, pale sand, and muted rose all flatter #4a422f because they share its low saturation. Bright white works for contrast, though softer neutrals keep its earthy character intact.
Is #4a422f readable on white or black?
#4a422f has a 9.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.