#4E3C2E Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted brown
Dark and muted, #4e3c2e functions as an grounded, earthy base that leans toward grey rather than rich chocolate. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI or moody, serious branding. Because of its dusty, inky quality, it pairs better with muted pastels than with high-saturation colors, which can make this shade appear muddy.
Questions about #4e3c2e
What is #4e3c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3c2e is rgb(78, 60, 46), in HSL hsl(26, 26%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 41%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4e3c2e?
Is #4e3c2e a good choice for text?
While #4e3c2e is dark enough to serve as a deep neutral, it is best used as a background or accent color rather than primary body text. Using pure white text against this shade ensures high readability and a clean, modern aesthetic for dark mode interfaces.
Is #4e3c2e readable on white or black?
#4e3c2e has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.