Brown Grey (#464531) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Brown Grey (#464531) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Brown Grey (#464531) Color Information

Brown Grey (#464531) RGB value is (70, 69, 49). The hex color red value is 70, green is 69, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 23%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 1%, 30%, and 73%.

Colors that pair well with Brown Grey (#464531) include Dark Lava (#483C32), Olive Green (#424632), and Black Green (#343E40), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Black Green (#343E40), Eggplant (#483248), and Granite Grey (#2F353B) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Brown Grey color swatch with hex value #464531 and RGB value (70,69,49)
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Brown Grey (#464531) Color Meaning

Brown Grey (#464531) is a dark, neutral tone that balances the warmth of brown with the coolness of grey. It represents stability, endurance, and subtlety. This color conveys strength without assertiveness, making it ideal for backgrounds, professional design, and grounded visuals. Shades like Brown Grey (#464531) have been used in architecture, ceramics, and traditional textiles to suggest durability and understated elegance. In historical interiors, muted brown-grey tones communicated restraint, timelessness, and refinement. The color evokes reliability and permanence, echoing the textures of stone, clay, and aged wood. In contemporary design, Brown Grey (#464531) is a versatile neutral for branding, interiors, and fashion. It balances other colors while maintaining a strong presence, offering visual stability. Its muted yet sophisticated tone conveys reliability, calm authority, and a sense of durability that is both practical and stylish.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Brown Grey (#464531) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#464531
RGB
rgb(70, 69, 49)
HSL
hsl(57°, 18%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 30%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 30%, 27%)
XYZ
5.2083 5.7801 3.7469
Yxy
5.7801 0.3535 0.3923
Hunter Lab
24.0418 -0.0638 0.1805
CIE-Lab
28.8507 -3.4087 12.2759

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Brown Grey (#464531) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

A full range of Brown Grey (#464531) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Brown Grey (#464531) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

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

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Brown Grey (#464531) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

#FFFFFF
#464531

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Brown Grey (#464531) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Brown Grey (#464531)

protanopia

#464636

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #464531;

Text Color

color: #464531;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #464531;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #46453140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #464531;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #464531 0%, #2d2c1f 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Brown Grey (#464531) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Diagonal Stripes
Polka Dots
Chevron
Diamond Grid
Hexagon
Waves
Crosshatch
Zigzag
Brick Wall
Triangles
Circles Grid
Herringbone

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Brown Grey (#464531) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Brown Grey (#464531) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Fashion
Colored T-Shirt
Fashion
Baseball Cap
Interior
Living Room
Exterior
Office Complex
BRAND
Brands
Aluminum Can
Vehicle
Glossy Sportscar
Brands
Shopping Bag
Interior
Matte Wall
Brands
Flagship Phone

Useful Color Tools

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Brown Grey (#464531) Color FAQs

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