#4C2C21 Hex Color
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A dark, muted reddish brown, #4c2c21 has low saturation and a matte, smoky finish. Its warm undertones bring seriousness, depth, and grounded energy to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with cream or dusty rose. White text reaches about 12.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #4c2c21
What is #4c2c21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c2c21 is rgb(76, 44, 33), in HSL hsl(15, 39%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 57%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c2c21?
The #4c2c21 hex color pairs well with cream for soft contrast and dusty rose for a muted warm palette, while pale beige can lighten its deep brown base without losing its grounded character.
What mood does #4c2c21 create in a design?
#4c2c21 reads as a warm, dark reddish brown because its red and brown undertones soften its low-saturation appearance, creating a serious, smoky mood that works well for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan-inspired visual systems.
Is #4c2c21 readable on white or black?
#4c2c21 has a 12.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.