#4D3B32 Hex Color
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Muted and almost gray, #4d3b32 is a dark brown with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, legal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted sage, and pair it with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #4d3b32.
Questions about #4d3b32
What is #4d3b32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3b32 is rgb(77, 59, 50), in HSL hsl(20, 21%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d3b32?
#4d3b32 pairs well with warm cream, muted sage, and dusty blue, which soften its dark, ashy brown base without overpowering it, while preserving the shade’s restrained, grounded character.
Does #4d3b32 look warm or cool?
#4d3b32 reads as a muted warm brown, while its gray and ashy undertones keep it from feeling rich, orange, or overly earthy, giving the shade a serious, matte character suited to grounded layouts and vintage-inspired palettes.
Is #4d3b32 readable on white or black?
#4d3b32 has a 10.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.