#4D3A28 Hex Color
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The color of dark roast coffee grounds or old walnut, #4d3a28 is a very muted brown with dusty, ashy warmth. Its low lightness keeps it subdued, which suits supporting roles in moody layouts, vintage branding, and coffee or craft packaging. Pair it with faded ochre or dusty teal for contrast, and know that white text on this hex code reads at about 10.8:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #4d3a28
What is #4d3a28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3a28 is rgb(77, 58, 40), in HSL hsl(29, 32%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 48%, 70%.
What text color works on #4d3a28?
White text reads clearly on #4d3a28, reaching about 10.8:1 contrast. That comfortably clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color works well as a dark background behind light type.
What colors pair well with #4d3a28?
Faded ochre, dusty teal, and warm cream all sit well beside #4d3a28. Its very low saturation lets slightly brighter earth tones carry the palette without clashing.
Is #4d3a28 readable on white or black?
#4d3a28 has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.