#4B3829 Hex Color
Muted Earth With a Somber Edge
Not a rich chocolate, #4b3829 is a dark, dusty brown with ashy, earthy undertones. Its very low saturation gives it a matte, somber feel that suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding. It works best as a supporting tone or background, since large areas can read muddy. White text hits about 11.1:1 contrast behind this hex code, well past AA for body copy. It flatters muted golds and creams. See other shades of brown for similar tones.
Questions about #4b3829
What is #4b3829 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b3829 is rgb(75, 56, 41), in HSL hsl(26, 29%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 45%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b3829?
Cream, muted gold, and soft sage pair well with #4b3829, each lifting its dim, earthy base without adding glare. Skip bright oranges and saturated greens, since they overpower its matte character and make a palette feel heavy.
Is #4b3829 readable on white or black?
#4b3829 has a 11.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.