#4D261C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4d261c is a warm reddish brown with dusty undertones and very low saturation. Its serious, mysterious character suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or pale blue accents; white text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #4d261c.
Questions about #4d261c
What is #4d261c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d261c is rgb(77, 38, 28), in HSL hsl(12, 47%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 64%, 70%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d261c?
#4d261c pairs well with cream and pale blue accents, while terracotta can create a warmer tonal palette; light neutrals soften its depth and help balance the serious, low-saturation base in layouts.
Is #4d261c a warm or cool color?
#4d261c reads as a warm color because its dark brown base carries a muted red undertone, even though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than vivid or bright.
What mood does #4d261c create?
#4d261c conveys a serious, mysterious mood through its dark value and muted reddish-brown character, making it well suited to formal layouts, autumn-inspired designs, wine branding, and backgrounds that need quiet visual weight.
Is #4d261c readable on white or black?
#4d261c has a 13.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.