#4C170A Hex Color
An intense and moody dark brownish red
This dim, unsaturated shade of brownish red projects intensity and seriousness. Because #4c170a is so dark, it works best as a moody, atmospheric accent rather than a full background color. It provides excellent contrast for white text, though it can feel overwhelming in large blocks. Pair this hex code with muted creams or soft golds for a classic, high-end look in branding or formal design.
Questions about #4c170a
What is #4c170a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c170a is rgb(76, 23, 10), in HSL hsl(12, 77%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 87%, 70%.
How do I best use #4c170a in a design layout?
Because #4c170a is such a heavy, dark shade, use it sparingly as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background. It creates a striking, high-contrast effect when paired with creamy off-whites or soft metallic golds in formal branding or editorial design.
Is #4c170a readable on white or black?
#4c170a has a 14.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.