#4F4036 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4f4036 is a dusty brown with gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue, since it can feel heavy across large backgrounds. White text achieves about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #4f4036
What is #4f4036 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f4036 is rgb(79, 64, 54), in HSL hsl(24, 19%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 32%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #4f4036?
#4f4036 pairs well with cream, warm off-white, and faded blue because these lighter, softened colors lift its dark gray-brown base while preserving its muted, vintage-leaning character in interfaces and editorial palettes. Use the brown for headings, borders, buttons, or restrained background areas.
Does #4f4036 read as warm or cool?
#4f4036 reads as a warm, muted brown, though its gray undertones temper that warmth and give it charcoal-like restraint; the result feels grounded, serious, and tactile rather than rich or reddish, making it useful for coffee, craft, tobacco, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #4f4036 readable on white or black?
#4f4036 has a 9.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.