#4C3A02 Hex Color
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Dark olive with a dusty brown undertone. #4c3a02 sits about as deep as yellow can go, which makes it a dependable background for white text at roughly 11:1 contrast. Its muted, earthy character suits outdoor brands, utility design, and moody palettes, and it reads sharper against cream or muted teal than against pure white.
Questions about #4c3a02
What is #4c3a02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c3a02 is rgb(76, 58, 2), in HSL hsl(45, 95%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 97%, 70%.
What text color works best on #4c3a02?
White text works best on #4c3a02, reaching about 11:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Dark text on top of it disappears almost entirely.
What colors pair well with #4c3a02?
Muted teal and dusty cream bring out its warmth without competing with it. For a warm earth palette, pair it with terracotta and soft ochre tones.
Is #4c3a02 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow base and brown undertones give it an earthy heat even at this low lightness, so it sits naturally beside browns, ochres, and other earth tones.
Is #4c3a02 readable on white or black?
#4c3a02 has a 10.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.