#420C0C Hex Color
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Reach for #420c0c when a design needs a red that stays in the background. This dark, unsaturated maroon reads mellow and moody, not loud. The hex code works as a dominant base in wine branding or autumn layouts, though fine detail in the same tone can turn muddy. White text on it reaches about 16.3:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #420c0c
What is #420c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #420c0c is rgb(66, 12, 12), in HSL hsl(0, 69%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 82%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #420c0c?
#420c0c pairs well with cream, muted gold, and dusty rose, which lift its darkness without clashing. For darker palettes, charcoal or deep forest green keep it moody and rich.
Is #420c0c readable on white or black?
#420c0c has a 16.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.