#4D3F38 Hex Color
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Muted and nearly gray, #4d3f38 is a dark brown with soft charcoal and warm earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, understated mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background; white text remains highly legible at about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d3f38.
Questions about #4d3f38
What is #4d3f38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d3f38 is rgb(77, 63, 56), in HSL hsl(20, 16%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 27%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #4d3f38 read as warm or cool?
#4d3f38 reads as a warm, muted brown because its brown base and earthy undertones outweigh the subtle charcoal cast, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives the shade a grounded, serious appearance.
What colors pair well with #4d3f38?
#4d3f38 pairs well with cream, warm white, terracotta, sage, and muted gold accents, creating earthy palettes that feel calm and crafted without becoming overly bright, while pale neutrals sharpen contrast for packaging, interfaces, and brand layouts.
Is #4d3f38 readable on white or black?
#4d3f38 has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.