#4C1F03 Hex Color
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#4c1f03 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, chocolate, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale peach accents; white text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #4c1f03.
Questions about #4c1f03
What is #4c1f03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c1f03 is rgb(76, 31, 3), in HSL hsl(23, 92%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 96%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c1f03?
#4c1f03 pairs well with cream, pale peach, muted gold, and warm beige, which brighten its dark base without fighting its red-orange undertones. Use one light accent for clear hierarchy, or add terracotta for a warmer, earthy palette.
Does #4c1f03 look warm or cool?
#4c1f03 reads as a warm brown because its red and orange undertones outweigh its very low lightness, giving it a grounded, serious character rather than the crisp, subdued feel associated with blue-based browns.
Is #4c1f03 readable on white or black?
#4c1f03 has a 13.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.