#452B11

#452B11

Overview

#452B11 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 69, 43, 17, in HSL 30.0°, 60.5%, 16.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.7%, 75.4%, 72.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 8007 Fawn Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#452B11

RGB

69, 43, 17

HSL

30.0, 60.5%, 16.9%

HSV

30.0, 75.4%, 27.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.7%, 75.4%, 72.9%

OKLCH

0.3152 0.0548 63.4

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: #452B11;
color: #452B11;
border-color: #452B11;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.07:1

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 #452B11?

RGB(69, 43, 17) · HSL(30.0, 60.5%, 16.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.7%, 75.4%, 72.9%)

Does #452B11 meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #452B11?

Use FFFFFF text on a #452B11 background; contrast on black is 1.61:1.