#401D14 Hex Color
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#401d14 is a very dark maroon with a dusty, ashy edge. Its low saturation keeps it warm but muted, closer to soil or dark wine than bright red. It works best as a dominant base in moody layouts, and white text on it reaches about 15:1 contrast. Pair it with muted golds or sage greens for an autumn palette.
Questions about #401d14
What is #401d14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #401d14 is rgb(64, 29, 20), in HSL hsl(12, 52%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 69%, 75%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #401d14?
Pair #401d14 with muted golds, sage greens, or dusty cream, because their soft saturation matches the depth of this dark maroon. Bright pinks and oranges tend to make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #401d14 readable on white or black?
#401d14 has a 14.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.