#4D3929 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #4d3929 is a low-saturation brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte finish. Its subdued warmth suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, craft, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text has about 10.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d3929.
Questions about #4d3929
What is #4d3929 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3929 is rgb(77, 57, 41), in HSL hsl(27, 31%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 47%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d3929?
#4d3929 pairs well with cream for soft contrast, dusty blue for a restrained complementary feel, and muted terracotta or sage accents for earthy palettes, while limited use keeps its deep brown from feeling heavy.
Does #4d3929 feel warm or cool?
#4d3929 reads as a warm, muted brown, but its low saturation and ashy gray undertones soften that warmth, giving it a serious, grounded character rather than a rich or vivid appearance.
Is #4d3929 readable on white or black?
#4d3929 has a 10.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.