#451418 Hex Color
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#451418 is a dark maroon with dusty, ashy red undertones. The hex code sits low on both lightness and saturation, which gives it a gloomy, serious mood. It works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn themes, or moody design work, flattered by dusty rose and warm tan accents. White text reaches about 15.4:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #451418
What is #451418 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #451418 is rgb(69, 20, 24), in HSL hsl(355, 55%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 65%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #451418?
Dusty rose, warm tan, and muted gold flatter #451418 without fighting its muted depth. A soft blush keeps the palette romantic, while charcoal pushes it toward something moodier and more formal.
Is #451418 readable on white or black?
#451418 has a 15.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.