#4D3D1A Hex Color
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Dark olive with a muddy yellow undertone, #4d3d1a is heavily muted and reads earthy rather than bright. Its low saturation suits moody outdoor branding, military palettes, and budget designs. Use it as a dominant base for large surfaces, where its gloomy depth works best, and pair it with soft cream or dusty terracotta to keep the warm tone from turning flat.
Questions about #4d3d1a
What is #4d3d1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3d1a is rgb(77, 61, 26), in HSL hsl(41, 50%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 66%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d3d1a?
Cream, dusty terracotta, and muted mustard all flatter #4d3d1a without fighting its low saturation. Avoid pure white, which can make it look duller by contrast. Use it as a base and let lighter earthy tones carry the detail.
Is #4d3d1a readable on white or black?
#4d3d1a has a 10.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.