#482A2A Hex Color
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A dark, heavily muted red, #482a2a carries brown undertones and a matte, gloomy character. Its low saturation feels serious and restrained, while the red base adds tension and energy. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, supporting elements, or bold branding, with white text for strong readability. It pairs well with dusty rose and warm cream.
Questions about #482a2a
What is #482a2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #482a2a is rgb(72, 42, 42), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 72%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #482a2a?
#482a2a pairs well with dusty rose, warm cream, and sage, using its brown undertones to create soft, earthy contrast; cream lifts it, rose softens it, and sage adds a restrained natural accent.
Is #482a2a readable on white or black?
#482a2a has a 12.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.