#4B380E

#4B380E

Overview

#4B380E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 75, 56, 14, in HSL 41.3°, 68.5%, 17.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 25.3%, 81.3%, 70.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 8008 Olive Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#4B380E

RGB

75, 56, 14

HSL

41.3, 68.5%, 17.5%

HSV

41.3, 81.3%, 29.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.3%, 81.3%, 70.6%

OKLCH

0.3532 0.0628 83.4

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: #4B380E;
color: #4B380E;
border-color: #4B380E;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.22:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4B380E?

RGB(75, 56, 14) · HSL(41.3, 68.5%, 17.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.3%, 81.3%, 70.6%)

Does #4B380E meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #4B380E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #4B380E background; contrast on black is 1.87:1.