Plum Brown Color – #4e4247: Codes and Complete Breakdown
By
Published on
The Plum Brown color hex code is #4e4247, and it is composed of 31% red, 26% green and 28% blue.
Plum Brown is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.57:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Plum Brown color (#4e4247) against light backgrounds.

Plum Brown Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#4e4247
Plum Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Plum Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4e4247 |
| RGB | rgb(78,66,71) |
| HSL | hsl(335,8.3%,28.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 9, 69 |
| HSV | 335, 15, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 26, 28 |
| XYZ | 6.2, 6, 6.8 |
| LAB | 29.4, 5.5, -1.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Plum Brown Color
#645403

Olive Brown
#4c0400

Walnut Brown
#d5b59c

Kraft Paper
#7f2b0a

Reddish Brown
#bfaf92

A Pair of Brown Eyes
#2c1608

Zinnwaldite Brown
#735c53

Yorkshire Brown
#9b7a01

Yellowish Brown









