#471F12

#471F12

Overview

#471F12 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 71, 31, 18, in HSL 14.7°, 59.6%, 17.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.3%, 74.6%, 72.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 8012 Red Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#471F12

RGB

71, 31, 18

HSL

14.7, 59.6%, 17.5%

HSV

14.7, 74.6%, 27.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.3%, 74.6%, 72.2%

OKLCH

0.2937 0.0654 38.5

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: #471F12;
color: #471F12;
border-color: #471F12;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 950 #451A03

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

14.26:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #471F12?

RGB(71, 31, 18) · HSL(14.7, 59.6%, 17.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.3%, 74.6%, 72.2%)

Does #471F12 meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #471F12?

Use FFFFFF text on a #471F12 background; contrast on black is 1.47:1.