#462B11

#462B11

Overview

#462B11 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 70, 43, 17, in HSL 29.4°, 60.9%, 17.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 38.6%, 75.7%, 72.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 8007 Fawn Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#462B11

RGB

70, 43, 17

HSL

29.4, 60.9%, 17.1%

HSV

29.4, 75.7%, 27.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.6%, 75.7%, 72.5%

OKLCH

0.3167 0.0558 62.2

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: #462B11;
color: #462B11;
border-color: #462B11;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.01:1

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 #462B11?

RGB(70, 43, 17) · HSL(29.4, 60.9%, 17.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.6%, 75.7%, 72.5%)

Does #462B11 meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #462B11?

Use FFFFFF text on a #462B11 background; contrast on black is 1.61:1.