#462B18

#462B18

Overview

#462B18 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 70, 43, 24, in HSL 24.8°, 48.9%, 18.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 38.6%, 65.7%, 72.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 8007 Fawn Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#462B18

RGB

70, 43, 24

HSL

24.8, 48.9%, 18.4%

HSV

24.8, 65.7%, 27.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.6%, 65.7%, 72.5%

OKLCH

0.3178 0.0504 55.0

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: #462B18;
color: #462B18;
border-color: #462B18;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.97:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #462B18?

RGB(70, 43, 24) · HSL(24.8, 48.9%, 18.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.6%, 65.7%, 72.5%)

Does #462B18 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #462B18?

Use FFFFFF text on a #462B18 background; contrast on black is 1.62:1.