#4D2817 Hex Color
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#4d2817 is a dark, muted warm brown with subtle red and orange undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d2817.
Questions about #4d2817
What is #4d2817 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d2817 is rgb(77, 40, 23), in HSL hsl(19, 54%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 70%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d2817?
#4d2817 pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted terracotta, and sage, which soften its deep brown base without losing its earthy character; use brighter accents sparingly to keep the palette grounded.
Does #4d2817 feel warm or cool?
#4d2817 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries subtle red and orange undertones, creating a serious, grounded mood associated with coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage materials, and handcrafted design.
Is #4d2817 readable on white or black?
#4d2817 has a 12.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.