#442F2E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily grayed, #442f2e is a red that sits closer to ash than flame. Its low saturation and deep value make it a natural supporting tone in moody layouts, where it adds warmth without stealing focus. It flatters dusty rose and muted teal better than bright whites, which can wash it out. White text on this hex code hits about 12.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #442f2e
What is #442f2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442f2e is rgb(68, 47, 46), in HSL hsl(3, 19%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 32%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #442f2e?
Dusty rose, sage, and deep teal all flatter #442f2e. Its grayed undertone makes it a calmer partner for cool colors than brighter reds, which can clash against its muted character.
Is #442f2e readable on white or black?
#442f2e has a 12.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.