Color #452C03

Color Code #452C03

A precise look at this Brown color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

BrownVery dark
Color preview#452C03
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#452C03
RGB
rgb(69, 44, 3)
HSL
hsl(37.27 91.67% 14.12%)
HSV
hsv(37.27 95.65% 27.06%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 36.23%, 95.65%, 72.94%
Relative luminance0.03070—1
Contrast with white13.01:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.61:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample13.01:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.61:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This very dark Brown tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #452C03 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #452C03;
  background-color: #452C031A;
  border-color: #452C03;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #452C03?

This color is RGB(69, 44, 3).

What is the HSL value of #452C03?

Its value is HSL(37.27°, 91.67%, 14.12%).

Is #452C03 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.