#4D3D2C Hex Color
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Reach for #4d3d2c when a project needs a dark, muted brown that grounds coffee brands, craft packaging, or vintage layouts. Its low saturation and inky warmth read matte and calm, so it works best as a base or supporting tone rather than a small accent. White text is safe here at about 10.4:1 contrast. If you want to build similar earthy tones, this guide to what colors make brown covers the basics.
Questions about #4d3d2c
What is #4d3d2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3d2c is rgb(77, 61, 44), in HSL hsl(31, 27%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 43%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d3d2c?
Cream, sage, and muted teal flatter #4d3d2c because its low saturation and warm depth balance lighter desaturated tones. Bright saturated hues next to it can make the brown read muddy.
Is #4d3d2c readable on white or black?
#4d3d2c has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.