#4F4A42

#4F4A42

Overview

#4F4A42 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 79, 74, 66, in HSL 36.9°, 9.0%, 28.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 69.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7010 Tarpaulin Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4F4A42

RGB

79, 74, 66

HSL

36.9, 9.0%, 28.4%

HSV

36.9, 16.5%, 31.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 69.0%

OKLCH

0.4114 0.0146 79.7

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: #4F4A42;
color: #4F4A42;
border-color: #4F4A42;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.78:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4F4A42?

RGB(79, 74, 66) · HSL(36.9, 9.0%, 28.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 69.0%)

Does #4F4A42 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #4F4A42?

Use FFFFFF text on a #4F4A42 background; contrast on black is 2.39:1.