#471B20 Hex Color
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#471b20 is a dusty, unsaturated maroon with heavy brown undertones. Because it is quite dark and muted, it functions best as a supporting texture or a background for high-contrast typography rather than as a primary color. Pair it with soft cream or pale gold to maintain readability. The hex code for this dim, serious shade is #471b20.
Questions about #471b20
What is #471b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #471b20 is rgb(71, 27, 32), in HSL hsl(353, 45%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 55%, 72%.
What colors pair best with #471b20?
Is #471b20 suitable for text?
Using #471b20 as a text color is risky unless set against a very light, high-contrast background like off-white or light beige. It lacks the intensity of pure black or charcoal, so ensure you check the contrast ratio to meet accessibility standards for your specific font size and weight.
Is #471b20 readable on white or black?
#471b20 has a 14.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.