#4B251C

#4B251C

Overview

#4B251C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 75, 37, 28, in HSL 11.5°, 45.6%, 20.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 50.7%, 62.7%, 70.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#4B251C

RGB

75, 37, 28

HSL

11.5, 45.6%, 20.2%

HSV

11.5, 62.7%, 29.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.7%, 62.7%, 70.6%

OKLCH

0.3137 0.0599 34.4

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: #4B251C;
color: #4B251C;
border-color: #4B251C;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 950 #431407

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4B251C?

RGB(75, 37, 28) · HSL(11.5, 45.6%, 20.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.7%, 62.7%, 70.6%)

Does #4B251C meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #4B251C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #4B251C background; contrast on black is 1.58:1.