#451D13 Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a dusty, earthen finish. #451d13 carries very little saturation, so it reads mellow and serious instead of fiery. It works as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn layouts, and formal design. Pair it with cream or tan for contrast that feels warm rather than stark. White text on this hex code reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #451d13
What is #451d13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #451d13 is rgb(69, 29, 19), in HSL hsl(12, 57%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 72%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #451d13?
#451d13 flatters muted creams, tan, and sage, which lift its dark red without clashing. It also sits well beside charcoal when you want a heavier, formal palette.
Is #451d13 readable on white or black?
#451d13 has a 14.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.