#45231E Hex Color
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#45231e is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality brings seriousness, mystery, and restrained energy to visual work. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside soft cream or dusty rose, especially in autumn, wine, luxury, or formal branding. White text has strong contrast on this color for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #45231e
What is #45231e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45231e is rgb(69, 35, 30), in HSL hsl(8, 39%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 57%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #45231e?
#45231e pairs well with soft cream, dusty rose, and muted warm neutrals, which balance its dark, brown-leaning red while preserving its restrained, autumnal character in palettes and branding. For stronger separation, use soft cream as a background or dusty rose as a lighter accent.
Is #45231e readable on white or black?
#45231e has a 13.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.