#4E2F1A Hex Color
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Dark and highly muted, #4e2f1a carries warm reddish and earthy gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, reliable mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, with white text for about 12:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #4e2f1a.
Questions about #4e2f1a
What is #4e2f1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e2f1a is rgb(78, 47, 26), in HSL hsl(24, 50%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 67%, 69%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e2f1a?
#4e2f1a pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, muted terracotta, and dusty blue, which soften its dark brown base while preserving an earthy feel. Use lighter tones for contrast, or add terracotta for a warmer, vintage palette.
Is #4e2f1a readable on white or black?
#4e2f1a has a 12.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.