Color #4E3C19

Color Code #4E3C19

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

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Color preview#4E3C19
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#4E3C19
RGB
rgb(78, 60, 25)
HSL
hsl(39.62 51.46% 20.2%)
HSV
hsv(39.62 67.95% 30.59%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 23.08%, 67.95%, 69.41%
Relative luminance0.04920—1
Contrast with white10.58:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.98:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample10.58:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.98:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

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

Use #4E3C19 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: #4E3C19;
  background-color: #4E3C191A;
  border-color: #4E3C19;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #4E3C19?

This color is RGB(78, 60, 25).

What is the HSL value of #4E3C19?

Its value is HSL(39.62°, 51.46%, 20.2%).

Is #4E3C19 suitable for text?

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