#48002A Hex Color
Deep plum pink with a moody streak
#48002a is a dark, muted pink with plum and wine undertones. The hex code sits low in lightness, so it works best as a dominant base in moody layouts where white type reads at about 16:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty gold or soft mauve accents; against pure white it can look flat, so soften the edge with cream.
Questions about #48002a
What is #48002a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48002a is rgb(72, 0, 42), in HSL hsl(325, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 42%, 72%.
What text color works best on #48002a?
White text is the safest choice, reading at roughly 16:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum for body text. Light cream also works if you want a warmer feel.
What colors pair well with #48002a?
Dusty gold, cream, and soft mauve all complement its warm, muted character. Skip bright pastels, since they can look washed out next to this dark shade.
Is #48002a readable on white or black?
#48002a has a 16.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.