#4A483E Hex Color
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#4a483e is a dark yellow pulled so far toward gray that it reads as olive or deep khaki. Its low saturation gives it a moody, serious feel, which suits dim backgrounds and moody brand palettes. It works best as a dominant base, though it can look muddy at large sizes. Warm accents like terracotta lift it, and white text on #4a483e reaches about 9.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Browse other shades of brown for close relatives.
Questions about #4a483e
What is #4a483e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a483e is rgb(74, 72, 62), in HSL hsl(50, 9%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 16%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4a483e?
Warm accents like terracotta and muted cream lift its grayish undertone, while deep teal adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pairing it with mid-tone grays, which make the whole palette fall flat.
Is #4a483e readable on white or black?
#4a483e has a 9.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.