#4E2A17 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4e2a17 is a warm brown with red and amber undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its dusty saturation keeps the tone mellow rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant background for coffee, chocolate, artisan, or vintage branding. The hex code #4e2a17 also supports clear white body text at about 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e2a17
What is #4e2a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e2a17 is rgb(78, 42, 23), in HSL hsl(21, 54%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 71%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4e2a17?
Pair #4e2a17 with cream, muted sage, or dusty blue for contrast without losing its grounded character; use the lighter tones for text, borders, or open space because this dark brown can make nearby warm colors feel heavy.
Is #4e2a17 readable on white or black?
#4e2a17 has a 12.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.