#422B26

#422B26

Overview

#422B26 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 66, 43, 38, in HSL 10.7°, 26.9%, 20.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.8%, 42.4%, 74.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#422B26

RGB

66, 43, 38

HSL

10.7, 26.9%, 20.4%

HSV

10.7, 42.4%, 25.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.8%, 42.4%, 74.1%

OKLCH

0.3154 0.0357 32.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #422B26;
color: #422B26;
border-color: #422B26;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 800 #292524

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.08:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #422B26?

RGB(66, 43, 38) · HSL(10.7, 26.9%, 20.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.8%, 42.4%, 74.1%)

Does #422B26 meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #422B26?

Use FFFFFF text on a #422B26 background; contrast on black is 1.61:1.