#44181A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#44181a is a dark, dusty red with low saturation and a warm, brownish maroon undertone. Its dim value creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds restrained intensity. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding or pair it with muted gold and cream. As a hex code, #44181a supports white text with about 15.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #44181a
What is #44181a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #44181a is rgb(68, 24, 26), in HSL hsl(357, 48%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 62%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #44181a?
#44181a pairs well with muted gold, warm cream, and charcoal, which balance its dusty red warmth without making the palette feel bright or festive while charcoal gives it a restrained, formal frame. Use cream for space and gold sparingly for emphasis.
Where does #44181a work best in design?
#44181a works best as a dominant dark background or a strong accent in wine, luxury, sports, and formal branding, where its low lightness adds gravity without the brightness of a vivid red. Pair it with lighter neutrals to preserve clear hierarchy.
Is #44181a readable on white or black?
#44181a 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.