#401B1C Hex Color
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#401b1c is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, matte character suits formal branding, wine packaging, autumn palettes, and moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background with white text, which has strong contrast here. The hex code #401b1c adds restrained warmth, seriousness, and intensity to a palette.
Questions about #401b1c
What is #401b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #401b1c is rgb(64, 27, 28), in HSL hsl(358, 41%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 56%, 75%.
Does #401b1c read as a warm or cool color?
#401b1c reads as a warm, muted red because its dark red base is softened by brown undertones; its low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, giving layouts a serious, earthy, and slightly somber mood.
What colors pair well with #401b1c?
#401b1c pairs well with white or soft cream for contrast, while terracotta, charcoal, and muted gold can create a warm, refined palette for packaging, editorial layouts, or moody interface work.
Is #401b1c readable on white or black?
#401b1c has a 15.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.