#4F220A Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and warmly earthy, #4f220a has low lightness and restrained saturation that create a serious, grounded mood. Its dusty red-orange undertones suit coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with cream accents; white text reaches about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #4f220a.
Questions about #4f220a
What is #4f220a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f220a is rgb(79, 34, 10), in HSL hsl(21, 78%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 87%, 69%.
Does #4f220a read as a warm or cool color?
#4f220a reads as a warm, earthy brown because its muted red-orange undertones add heat, while its low lightness keeps the overall impression serious, grounded, and restrained rather than bright or energetic.
Which colors pair well with #4f220a?
#4f220a pairs well with cream, white, and sage, while terracotta can reinforce its warm artisan character without creating a harsh contrast, especially when lighter neutrals provide visual balance in a layout. Use cream for a softer palette or white for sharper contrast.
Where does #4f220a work best in design?
#4f220a works well as a coffee, chocolate, tobacco, or vintage-inspired brand color, especially for backgrounds, headings, packaging, and supporting accents balanced by cream or other light neutrals that preserve readability.
Is #4f220a readable on white or black?
#4f220a has a 13.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.