#4E483F Hex Color
A shadowed brown with quiet depth
#4e483f is a dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed appearance suggests seriousness, mystery, resilience, and grounded comfort. Use this hex code as a dominant background for moody interfaces, vintage branding, coffee, tobacco, or artisan products. White text offers strong contrast at about 9:1, while brighter accents prevent large areas from feeling heavy.
Questions about #4e483f
What is #4e483f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e483f is rgb(78, 72, 63), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 19%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4e483f?
#4e483f pairs well with warm white, muted sage, terracotta, and dusty blue, which either soften its dark brown base or add gentle contrast without overwhelming its low-saturation, ashy character in a palette.
Does #4e483f look warm or cool?
#4e483f reads as a warm-leaning neutral brown because its red and yellow values sit above blue, while low saturation and gray undertones keep the result restrained rather than orange.
Is #4e483f readable on white or black?
#4e483f has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.