#490103 Hex Color
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#490103 is a dark, muted red with warm maroon undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits luxury branding, wine labels, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or pale blush accents. White text has strong contrast at about 16.3:1. The hex code for this intense shade is #490103.
Questions about #490103
What is #490103 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #490103 is rgb(73, 1, 3), in HSL hsl(358, 97%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 96%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #490103?
#490103 pairs well with cream, pale blush, muted gold, and warm neutrals because these lighter, softer tones balance its deep maroon base while preserving a serious, luxurious mood in branding, editorial layouts, and packaging.
Does #490103 look warm or cool?
#490103 reads as a warm color because its very dark red base carries maroon undertones rather than blue or violet ones, giving it a grounded, intimate mood that suits formal, dramatic, and refined visual work.
Is #490103 readable on white or black?
#490103 has a 16.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.