#450811 Hex Color
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The hex code #450811 is a very dark, warm red with a muted appearance and subtle burgundy undertones. Its serious, gloomy depth suits wine branding, luxury layouts, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use this shade as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 16.2:1 contrast, or reserve it for bold accents and large type.
Questions about #450811
What is #450811 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #450811 is rgb(69, 8, 17), in HSL hsl(351, 79%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 75%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #450811?
#450811 pairs well with pale blush tones and warm neutrals for contrast, while charcoal supports a restrained palette without competing with its deep red base in editorial or luxury layouts.
Is #450811 a warm or cool color?
#450811 reads as a warm red because its red base carries a subtle burgundy bias rather than a cool blue cast when it appears beside neutral or pale colors in a palette. Its low brightness adds a serious, subdued mood.
Does #450811 work as a text background?
As a background, #450811 provides strong contrast with white text, reaching an approximate contrast ratio of 16.2:1 and supporting readable normal-size body text under WCAG contrast guidance when the text is rendered clearly.
Is #450811 readable on white or black?
#450811 has a 16.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.