#420808 Hex Color
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#420808 is a very dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, power, passion, and tradition, making it effective for wine, luxury, sports, or formal branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which provides about 16.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #420808.
Questions about #420808
What is #420808 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #420808 is rgb(66, 8, 8), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 88%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #420808?
Pair #420808 with white, warm cream, muted gold, or dusty rose for balanced palettes. Light neutrals create clean contrast, while warm accents reinforce its wine-like richness without competing with the dark red base.
Does #420808 read as warm or cool?
#420808 reads as warm because its red base is softened by brown undertones, even though its very low brightness makes it feel subdued, conveying seriousness, tradition, passion, and restrained luxury rather than a bright, energetic red.
Is #420808 readable on white or black?
#420808 has a 16.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.