#4D361C Hex Color
Earthy brown with shadowed warmth
The hex code #4d361c is a dark, muted brown with warm amber and earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal materials, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which provides about an 11.3:1 contrast ratio. It pairs well with dusty beige and aged gold.
Questions about #4d361c
What is #4d361c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d361c is rgb(77, 54, 28), in HSL hsl(32, 47%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 64%, 70%.
How does #4d361c read, warm or cool?
#4d361c reads as a warm, earthy brown because its dark base carries amber and yellow-orange undertones instead of blue or cool gray, giving the shade a grounded presence even when its low saturation keeps the overall effect restrained.
Which colors pair well with #4d361c?
Is #4d361c readable on white or black?
#4d361c has a 11.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.