What color is #4E381D?

#4E381D is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(78, 56, 29), and in HSL hsl(33, 46%, 21%).

Is #4E381D accessible as text?

On white, #4E381D has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.91:1 (fails). For text placed on #4E381D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #4E381D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-700 (#473C39).

What colors go well with #4E381D?

#4E381D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1D334E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #4E381D below.

Is #4E381D good for buttons?

#4E381D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #4E381D — black text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #4E381D the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #4E381D is not the CSS named color darkslategray, but darkslategray (#2F4F4F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#4E381D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #4E381D

Not just a swatch — here's how #4E381D works with other colors. Named schemes with #4E381D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #4E381D Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Espresso as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #4E381D Secondary #794B23 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

Espresso plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #4E381D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Espresso holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #4E381D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Espresso sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #4E381D Secondary #6A6158 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Espresso is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Espresso carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #4E381D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 61/100

High

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 68/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 65/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #4E381D

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People also use #4E381D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4D8C9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #4E481D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #4E381D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #4E381D;
  --color-base-rgb: 78 56 29;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(35.9% 0.051 70.6);
  --color-50: #FBF8F3;
  --color-100: #F5ECE1;
  --color-200: #E9D8C4;
  --color-300: #D5BB9A;
  --color-400: #BF9D73;
  --color-500: #A37E52;
  --color-600: #7E6444;
  --color-700: #5A4935;
  --color-800: #3C3225;
  --color-900: #251F18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  espresso: {
    50: '#FBF8F3',
    100: '#F5ECE1',
    200: '#E9D8C4',
    300: '#D5BB9A',
    400: '#BF9D73',
    500: '#A37E52',
    600: '#7E6444',
    700: '#5A4935',
    800: '#3C3225',
    900: '#251F18',
  },
}

$base: #4E381D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF8F3;
$base-100: #F5ECE1;
$base-200: #E9D8C4;
$base-300: #D5BB9A;
$base-400: #BF9D73;
$base-500: #A37E52;
$base-600: #7E6444;
$base-700: #5A4935;
$base-800: #3C3225;
$base-900: #251F18;
$base-hover: #3F2D17;
$base-subtle: #D8C5AD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#4E381D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5ECE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5BB9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9D73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37E52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6444",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #4E381D

Color Lab

Pairs with #4E381D

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