#4C3B27 Hex Color
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The #4c3b27 hex code produces a dark, muted brown with warm earthy undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, vintage layouts, or craft branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark base; white text reaches about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #4c3b27
What is #4c3b27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c3b27 is rgb(76, 59, 39), in HSL hsl(32, 32%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 49%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c3b27?
The #4c3b27 hex color pairs well with muted sage, terracotta, and cream, which add lift without fighting its low saturation or warm, earthy undertone. Use those lighter accents for buttons, labels, or borders when the brown carries the larger visual area.
Is #4c3b27 readable on white or black?
#4c3b27 has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.