#4D3722 Hex Color

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#4d3722 is a dark, dusty brown with almost no saturation, closer to soil than chocolate. That muted depth makes it a steady base for organic, coffee, or vintage designs, though it can turn muddy across large areas. It flatters muted teal and sage better than bright colors. White text reads clearly on it at about 11.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text. See what colors make brown to mix similar tones.

Questions about #4d3722

What is #4d3722 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3722 is rgb(77, 55, 34), in HSL hsl(29, 39%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 56%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d3722?
Cream, sage, and muted teal lift #4d3722 without fighting its low saturation. Bright accents tend to overwhelm it, so keep them small if you use them at all.
What mood does #4d3722 convey?
It reads serious and grounded rather than cheerful. The darkness and near-absence of saturation give it weight, which suits vintage, coffee, and artisan branding.
Is #4d3722 readable on white or black?
#4d3722 has a 11.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.