Color #4D2C19

Color Code #4D2C19

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

BrownVery dark
Color preview#4D2C19
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#4D2C19
RGB
rgb(77, 44, 25)
HSL
hsl(21.92 50.98% 20%)
HSV
hsv(21.92 67.53% 30.2%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 42.86%, 67.53%, 69.8%
Relative luminance0.03450—1
Contrast with white12.43:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.69:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample12.43:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.69:1
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 #4D2C19 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: #4D2C19;
  background-color: #4D2C191A;
  border-color: #4D2C19;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #4D2C19?

This color is RGB(77, 44, 25).

What is the HSL value of #4D2C19?

Its value is HSL(21.92°, 50.98%, 20%).

Is #4D2C19 suitable for text?

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