Espresso Color – #4e312d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Espresso color hex code is #4e312d, and it is composed of 31% red, 19% green and 18% blue.
Espresso is a dark, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.66:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Espresso color (#4e312d) against light backgrounds.

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Espresso Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Espresso, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4e312d |
| RGB | rgb(78,49,45) |
| HSL | hsl(7,26.8%,24.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 37, 42, 69 |
| HSV | 7, 42, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 19, 18 |
| XYZ | 4.7, 4, 3 |
| LAB | 23.7, 12.5, 8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.66 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
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