#4A281F

#4A281F

Overview

#4A281F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 74, 40, 31, in HSL 12.6°, 41.0%, 20.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 45.9%, 58.1%, 71.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#4A281F

RGB

74, 40, 31

HSL

12.6, 41.0%, 20.6%

HSV

12.6, 58.1%, 29.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.9%, 58.1%, 71.0%

OKLCH

0.3188 0.0538 35.7

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: #4A281F;
color: #4A281F;
border-color: #4A281F;
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 #4A281F?

RGB(74, 40, 31) · HSL(12.6, 41.0%, 20.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.9%, 58.1%, 71.0%)

Does #4A281F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #4A281F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #4A281F background; contrast on black is 1.61:1.