Mulch Color – #4e4240: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Mulch color hex code is #4e4240, and it is composed of 31% red, 26% green and 25% blue.

Mulch is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mulch color (#4e4240) against light backgrounds.

Mulch color

Mulch Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #4E4240

  2. #3D575C

Triadic colors

  1. #4E4240

  2. #3D5C42

  3. #423D5C

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #6A5A57

  2. #86716E

  3. #9E8C89

  4. #B5A7A5

  5. #CCC2C1

Darker colors

  1. #322A29

  2. #161312

Analogous colors

  1. #4E404C

  2. #4E4045

  3. #4E4240

  4. #4E4940

  5. #4C4E40

Monochromatic colors

  1. #291B19

  2. #46322F

  3. #604B47

  4. #786662

  5. #937E7B

#4e4240

Mulch Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mulch, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#4e4240
RGBrgb(78,66,64)
HSLhsl(9,9.9%,27.8%)
CMYK0, 15, 18, 69
HSV9, 18, 31
RGB %31, 26, 25
XYZ6, 5.9, 5.7
LAB29.2, 4.4, 3
Color CategoryDark
Color FamilyRed
Saturation18%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)9.65 (passes WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)2.18 (fails WCAG AA)

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