#4D270C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Coffee packaging, leather goods, and moody editorial layouts often reach for dark brown. #4d270c is a very muted, warm shade with an ashy, dusty depth, and it works best as a dominant base rather than a small accent. White text holds about 13:1 contrast against it, enough for small body text. The hex code #4d270c flatters cream and muted teal, where its earthy character reads richer.
Questions about #4d270c
What is #4d270c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d270c is rgb(77, 39, 12), in HSL hsl(25, 73%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 84%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d270c?
Cream, muted teal, and terracotta all flatter this dark brown, keeping its earthy depth from turning muddy. Pair it with dark grays sparingly, where it can lose definition.
Is #4d270c readable on white or black?
#4d270c has a 13.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.