#450003 Hex Color
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#450003 is a very dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury branding, wine packaging, sports graphics, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text for about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this rich red is #450003.
Questions about #450003
What is #450003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #450003 is rgb(69, 0, 3), in HSL hsl(357, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 96%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #450003?
#450003 pairs well with cream, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its near-black red depth without competing with its warm brown undertone; use lighter neutrals for readable text and brighter gold for small accents.
Does #450003 look warm or cool?
#450003 reads as a warm, dark red because its red base has a slight brown bias rather than blue or violet; that warmth gives it a grounded, formal feel for premium packaging, wine-inspired palettes, and dramatic interface accents.
Is #450003 readable on white or black?
#450003 has a 16.74:1 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.