#4D362A Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown reads as grounded and serious. Because of its moody, ashy tone, #4d362a creates a strong foundation for organic branding or minimalist UI backgrounds. It works best as a primary base rather than an accent. When using this hex code, pair it with cream or soft beige for a readable contrast, as white can feel too harsh against such a matte surface.
Questions about #4d362a
What is #4d362a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d362a is rgb(77, 54, 42), in HSL hsl(21, 29%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 45%, 70%.
Is #4d362a suitable for text on a white background?
Using #4d362a as text against a white background will likely fail accessibility standards for readability, as the color lacks sufficient contrast. It functions much better as a background color, supporting lighter or softer text tones that are easier on the eyes in minimalist design.
Is #4d362a readable on white or black?
#4d362a has a 11.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.