#4C2E05 Hex Color
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Close to dark roast coffee grounds, #4c2e05 is a very dark brown with dusty, muted warmth. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a grounded, serious feel that suits coffee, tobacco, and craft packaging. It works best as a dominant base in moody designs. White text on this hex code reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text.
Questions about #4c2e05
What is #4c2e05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c2e05 is rgb(76, 46, 5), in HSL hsl(35, 88%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 93%, 70%.
What text color works best on #4c2e05?
White text reads most clearly, with about 12.4:1 contrast against #4c2e05. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text, so the color works well behind fine print and UI labels.
Which colors pair well with #4c2e05?
Warm creams and muted golds lift this dark brown without fighting its dusty tone. It also flatters sage and olive, while pale cool grays can make it look flat.
Is #4c2e05 readable on white or black?
#4c2e05 has a 12.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.