#422E10

#422E10

Overview

#422E10 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 66, 46, 16, in HSL 36.0°, 61.0%, 16.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.3%, 75.8%, 74.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 8007 Fawn Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#422E10

RGB

66, 46, 16

HSL

36.0, 61.0%, 16.1%

HSV

36.0, 75.8%, 25.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.3%, 75.8%, 74.1%

OKLCH

0.3178 0.0528 74.7

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: #422E10;
color: #422E10;
border-color: #422E10;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.88:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #422E10?

RGB(66, 46, 16) · HSL(36.0, 61.0%, 16.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.3%, 75.8%, 74.1%)

Does #422E10 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #422E10?

Use FFFFFF text on a #422E10 background; contrast on black is 1.63:1.