#4C260F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4c260f is a warm brown with low saturation and rich, earthy depth. Its serious, grounded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blue accents, though its dim tone can feel heavy across large layouts. White text has strong contrast against this hex code, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #4c260f
What is #4c260f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c260f is rgb(76, 38, 15), in HSL hsl(23, 67%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 80%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c260f?
Cream, pale blue, and muted sage pair well with #4c260f, adding lightness and controlled contrast to its warm brown base. Use cream for calm readability, pale blue for a cooler counterpoint, and sage for an earthy palette.
Is #4c260f a warm or cool color?
#4c260f reads as a warm brown because its red and orange-brown character outweighs its low saturation. It creates a serious, grounded mood that fits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired visuals.
Is #4c260f readable on white or black?
#4c260f has a 13.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.