#4E3324 Hex Color
Heavy, Grounded Brown With a Matte Finish
Dark and muted, this brown sits close to coffee grounds with a faint reddish undertone. The hex code #4e3324 reads matte and heavy, so treat it as a supporting base rather than a dominant color. Pair it with dusty teal or warm cream for a vintage feel that stays grounded. White text clears AA at about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e3324
What is #4e3324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3324 is rgb(78, 51, 36), in HSL hsl(21, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 54%, 69%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e3324?
Dusty teal, muted sage, and warm cream flatter #4e3324 without competing with its low saturation. Skip bright oranges next to it, since they push it toward muddy.
Is #4e3324 readable on white or black?
#4e3324 has a 11.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.