#4D3220 Hex Color
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#4d3220 is a desaturated, dark brown that feels grounded and somber. Because it is so dim, it works best as a moody background color for artisan food or vintage branding. Pair it with crisp white text to achieve a high accessibility ratio of 11.7:1. Use this hex code sparingly, as the shade can look muddy if used across too large an area.
Questions about #4d3220
What is #4d3220 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3220 is rgb(77, 50, 32), in HSL hsl(24, 41%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 58%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d3220?
#4d3220 works best when balanced by lighter, neutral tones to avoid feeling heavy. Pairing it with a crisp cream or off-white ensures high readability for text, while accents of terracotta or muted gold can highlight its earthy, artisanal warmth.
Is #4d3220 readable on white or black?
#4d3220 has a 11.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.