#483C1B

#483C1B

Overview

#483C1B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 72, 60, 27, in HSL 44.0Β°, 45.5%, 19.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 16.7%, 62.5%, 71.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 6014 Yellow Olive.

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Color Values

HEX

#483C1B

RGB

72, 60, 27

HSL

44.0, 45.5%, 19.4%

HSV

44.0, 62.5%, 28.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.7%, 62.5%, 71.8%

OKLCH

0.3608 0.0519 89.7

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: #483C1B;
color: #483C1B;
border-color: #483C1B;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.84:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #483C1B?

RGB(72, 60, 27) · HSL(44.0, 45.5%, 19.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 16.7%, 62.5%, 71.8%)

Does #483C1B meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #483C1B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #483C1B background; contrast on black is 1.94:1.