Color swatch image showing #4B3616 with RGB(75,54,22) values
Color swatch image showing #4B3616 with RGB(75,54,22) values

#4B3616 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #4B3616 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#4B3616 Color Information

#4B3616 RGB value is (75, 54, 22). The hex color red value is 75, green is 54, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 71 percent, 71 percent.

#4B3616 color swatch
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#4B3616 Color Meaning

Color #4B3616 signifies concentrated depth, introspective richness, and artisanal gravity. Color #4B3616 is the color of espresso grounds, dark chocolate, and unvarnished walnut—dense, complex, and slightly bitter. Unlike black, #4B3616 retains texture and temperature, making #4B3616 feel more intimate than austere. In branding, color #4B3616 signals craftsmanship: #4B3616 appears in gourmet food, boutique publishing, and luxury accessories where heritage matters. Psychological research shows that deep browns like color #4B3616 evoke feelings of reliability and substance, especially when contrasted with lighter neutrals. Architecturally, color #4B3616 grounds modern spaces by adding organic weight. #4B3616 works well in small doses—door frames, furniture edges, or typography—where #4B3616 provides visual anchor without overwhelming. Unlike cooler darks, its red undertone prevents sterility, maintaining warmth even in minimal settings. In digital interfaces, color #4B3616 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black for text or borders, reducing glare while preserving readability. User testing confirms higher comfort levels with deep browns over pure black in long-form reading. Symbolically, color #4B3616 represents depth earned through time—like aged whiskey or well-read books. #4B3616 is not flashy but reveals complexity upon closer inspection. In spiritual practice, #4B3616 connects to the earth element: stability, nourishment, and quiet strength. Designers use color #4B3616 when they want to imply maturity without rigidity. Its richness whispers rather than shouts, making #4B3616 a chromatic choice for those who value substance over spectacle.

Color Conversion

Convert #4B3616 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#4B3616
RGB
rgb(75, 54, 22)
HSL
hsl(36°, 55%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 71%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 71%, 29%)
XYZ
4.3656 4.1921 1.3381
Yxy
4.1921 0.4412 0.4236
Hunter Lab
20.4746 0.0726 0.1947
CIE-Lab
24.2967 5.3707 23.3231

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Green54 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#4B3616 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#4B3616 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #4B3616 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#4B3616

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4B3616 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#4B3616

protanopia

#42421e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4B3616;

Text Color

color: #4B3616;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4B3616;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4B361640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4B3616;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4B3616 0%, #32240f 100%);

#4B3616 Color FAQs

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