#461513 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red carries a serious and somber weight. It functions as an effective dark background for sophisticated, moody design. Because white text offers a high 15.2:1 contrast ratio, #461513 provides excellent readability for fine UI details. However, use this hex code as an accent color rather than a primary fill to prevent the composition from appearing muddy.
Questions about #461513
What is #461513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #461513 is rgb(70, 21, 19), in HSL hsl(2, 57%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 73%, 73%.
How should I use #461513 in a UI design?
#461513 functions best as a dark background or a supporting accent rather than a primary fill. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, it maintains a 15.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring perfect readability for fine interface details.
What colors pair well with the dark tone of #461513?
This color pairs beautifully with neutral tones like off-white or warm beige to lift its somber weight. You can also ground it by incorporating metallic accents or soft, muted tones to prevent the composition from appearing too muddy.
Is #461513 readable on white or black?
#461513 has a 15.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.