#420504 Hex Color
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Darker than most burgundy, #420504 is a near-black maroon with a warm, muted character. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds and wine branding, though small dark details get lost on it. The hex code carries real weight behind white type, hitting about 16.7:1 contrast, so it handles body text comfortably. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold.
Questions about #420504
What is #420504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #420504 is rgb(66, 5, 4), in HSL hsl(1, 89%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 94%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #420504?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all lift #420504 without flattening its depth. Skip bright reds and oranges, which crowd out its low, moody tone and muddy the palette.
Is #420504 readable on white or black?
#420504 has a 16.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.