#4B160E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4b160e is a warm reddish brown with low lightness and restrained saturation. Its smoky depth suggests seriousness, strength, and controlled intensity. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or small accent in wine, luxury, sports, and autumn branding. It also makes a strong background for white text, which has excellent contrast.
Questions about #4b160e
What is #4b160e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b160e is rgb(75, 22, 14), in HSL hsl(8, 69%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 81%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4b160e?
#4b160e pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted gold, and restrained sage tones, which soften its dark reddish-brown depth without competing with its warmth. These combinations work well for backgrounds, accents, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Does #4b160e read as a warm or cool color?
#4b160e reads as warm because its red-brown undertone carries more visual heat than its low lightness, giving it a smoky, grounded impression rather than a bright, energetic warmth in most uses. It can suggest seriousness, strength, and controlled intensity in accents, dark panels, and autumn-inspired compositions.
Is #4b160e suitable for white text?
#4b160e works especially well with white text because its very dark value creates strong contrast under standard contrast checks, while black text provides far less separation for readable type and controls. Test light tints and interface states separately when designing accessible labels, buttons, or body copy.
Is #4b160e readable on white or black?
#4b160e has a 14.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.