Color #4B2C19

Color Code #4B2C19

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

BrownVery dark
Color preview#4B2C19
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#4B2C19
RGB
rgb(75, 44, 25)
HSL
hsl(22.8 50% 19.61%)
HSV
hsv(22.8 66.67% 29.41%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 41.33%, 66.67%, 70.59%
Relative luminance0.03370—1
Contrast with white12.55:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.67:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample12.55:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.67:1
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 #4B2C19 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: #4B2C19;
  background-color: #4B2C191A;
  border-color: #4B2C19;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #4B2C19?

This color is RGB(75, 44, 25).

What is the HSL value of #4B2C19?

Its value is HSL(22.8°, 50%, 19.61%).

Is #4B2C19 suitable for text?

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