#470300 Hex Color
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A dark, strongly saturated red with almost-black depth, #470300 feels warm, serious, and dramatic. Its low lightness can look heavy across large areas, so it works best as a supporting tone or focused accent in luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding. The hex code #470300 supports highly readable white text, with about a 16.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #470300
What is #470300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #470300 is rgb(71, 3, 0), in HSL hsl(3, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 100%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #470300?
#470300 pairs well with white, cream, and muted neutrals, while charcoal can soften its intensity and dusty rose or muted gold can add warmth without competing with its deep red base.
Is #470300 readable on white or black?
#470300 has a 16.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.