#462C20

#462C20

Overview

#462C20 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 70, 44, 32, in HSL 18.9°, 37.3%, 20.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.1%, 54.3%, 72.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#462C20

RGB

70, 44, 32

HSL

18.9, 37.3%, 20.0%

HSV

18.9, 54.3%, 27.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.1%, 54.3%, 72.5%

OKLCH

0.3216 0.0438 45.5

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: #462C20;
color: #462C20;
border-color: #462C20;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.79:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #462C20?

RGB(70, 44, 32) · HSL(18.9, 37.3%, 20.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.1%, 54.3%, 72.5%)

Does #462C20 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.79:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #462C20?

Use FFFFFF text on a #462C20 background; contrast on black is 1.64:1.