#4E3B2C Hex Color
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Close to the color of dark roasted coffee, #4e3b2c is a very muted brown with a warm, earthy undertone. Its dim lightness and low saturation suit supporting roles: backgrounds for cream type, craft and coffee branding, moody layouts. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code #4e3b2c reads steady rather than flashy.
Questions about #4e3b2c
What is #4e3b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3b2c is rgb(78, 59, 44), in HSL hsl(26, 28%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 44%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4e3b2c?
Cream, dusty sage, and muted terracotta all sit well against #4e3b2c. Its low saturation means brighter accents read clean instead of clashing next to it.
Is #4e3b2c readable on white or black?
#4e3b2c has a 10.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.