#4F3320 Hex Color
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Dark brown at its most muted. The hex code #4f3320 sits low in both saturation and lightness, giving it a dusty, earthy weight that suits coffee, tobacco, and vintage palettes. It works as a dominant background with cream type on top. White text clears WCAG AA at about 11.5:1 contrast. Skip pure black pairings, where it turns muddy.
Questions about #4f3320
What is #4f3320 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f3320 is rgb(79, 51, 32), in HSL hsl(24, 42%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #4f3320?
Cream, dusty sage, and muted terracotta all sit well against #4f3320 because each keeps the low-saturation mood intact. Brass or ochre accents work too; bright, vivid colors tend to fight it.
Is #4f3320 readable on white or black?
#4f3320 has a 11.49:1 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.