#4C3E34 Hex Color

A grounded and serious dark brown

Hex color #4c3e34 graphic
This dark, dusty brown offers a solid, grounded anchor for moody designs. With its grey undertones and matte finish, #4c3e34 feels serious rather than bright. It works best as a primary background or a heavy supporting element rather than an accent. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold for a vintage feel. It provides high contrast for white text, ensuring excellent readability for small body copy.

Questions about #4c3e34

What is #4c3e34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c3e34 is rgb(76, 62, 52), in HSL hsl(25, 19%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 32%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c3e34?
This dark brown anchors palettes beautifully when paired with soft cream or muted gold accents. Because of its grey undertones, it avoids looking too red or warm, making it a reliable, professional choice for background layers in minimalist design.
Is #4c3e34 readable on white or black?
#4c3e34 has a 10.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.04:1 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.