Dark Roast
Also known as: Cab Sav, Decadent Chocolate, Brown Coffee, Joyful Ruby
Part of the red family, Dark Roast pairs a rich base with a confident and commanding presence — ideal for sale banners and sportswear. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.30:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dark Roast color codes
- HEX
- #4A2D2F
- RGB
- rgb(74, 45, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(74, 45, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 24%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 39%, 29%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 39%, 36%, 71%)
- LAB
- lab(22.2 14.0 4.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(33.4% 0.043 15.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 19.0
- RAL 3007 — Black red#402225 · ΔE 3.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Roast works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Roast
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Roast by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Roast background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Roast
Dark Roast with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Roast
Dark Roast triad
Similar colors
- Espresso#4E312D · ΔE 3.3
- Castro#44232F · ΔE 5.3
- Aubergine#372528 · ΔE 5.5
- Lonestar#522426 · ΔE 5.7
- Havana#3B2B2C · ΔE 5.7
- Couch#4E2A20 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Roast is closest to Rich Black.
Dark Roast FAQs
What color is Dark Roast?
Dark Roast is a dark red with the hex code #4A2D2F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 24% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Roast?
The hex code for Dark Roast is #4A2D2F. In RGB it's rgb(74, 45, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 39%, 36%, 71%).
What colors go well with Dark Roast?
Dark Roast pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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