#4C3236 Hex Color

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The hex code #4c3236 is a dark, muted red with dusty brown and plum undertones. Its low saturation and matte depth create a serious, shadowy mood without the force of brighter reds. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, food packaging, or dark interfaces; white text has about 11.6:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #4c3236 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #4c3236 is rgb(76, 50, 54), in HSL hsl(351, 21%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 29%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #4c3236?

#4c3236 pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, and charcoal, which give its dusty red base contrast without making the palette feel loud. Use cream for text or space, sage for a restrained natural accent, and charcoal for supporting UI elements.

Is #4c3236 readable on white or black?

#4c3236 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.

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