#483235 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy red carries a heavy, serious presence. Because the shade is so dark, #483235 works best as a grounded background rather than an accent. It pairs effectively with crisp white typography, offering a high 11.8:1 contrast ratio for readability. Designers should be careful with large applications, as this hex code can appear muddy without lighter elements to balance the visual weight.
Questions about #483235
What is #483235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #483235 is rgb(72, 50, 53), in HSL hsl(352, 18%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 26%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #483235 considered difficult to use in designs?
Because #483235 is extremely dark, using it as an accent often results in a muddy, cluttered look. It performs best as a full-page background color where crisp white text provides the necessary light balance to maintain high accessibility.
What color schemes work best with #483235?
Since #483235 leans toward a deep, ashy red, it pairs exceptionally well with muted creams or soft beige tones. Avoid pairing it with other dark saturated colors, which will cause the visual elements to lose definition against the background.
Is #483235 readable on white or black?
#483235 has a 11.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.