#4C3533 Hex Color
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Dark red with a brown, almost ashy undertone. The hex code #4c3533 reads moody rather than bold, thanks to its low saturation and deep lightness. It works best as a supporting tone behind white text, which reaches about 11.3:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose to pull out its warmth.
Questions about #4c3533
What is #4c3533 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c3533 is rgb(76, 53, 51), in HSL hsl(5, 20%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 33%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c3533?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft cream flatter #4c3533 by lifting its warmth without clashing. Skip bright saturated reds nearby, since they make this shade read muddy.
Is #4c3533 readable on white or black?
#4c3533 has a 11.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.