#481114 Hex Color
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#481114 is a deep maroon with a muted, wine-dark character. Its low lightness and restrained saturation read serious and moody, which suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal layouts. It holds up best as a dominant base color. Pair it with warm cream or dusty rose, and lean on white text, which reaches about 15.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #481114
What is #481114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #481114 is rgb(72, 17, 20), in HSL hsl(357, 62%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 72%, 72%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #481114?
Warm cream and sage soften its heaviness, while antique gold leans into its luxurious side. Avoid bright oranges, which fight its muted character.
Is #481114 readable on white or black?
#481114 has a 15.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.