#490121 Hex Color
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#490121 is a dark, muted pink with warm red undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious mood suits nightlife branding, romance, cosmetics, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with soft blush or warm cream, then add white text for strong contrast. The hex code is #490121.
Questions about #490121
What is #490121 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #490121 is rgb(73, 1, 33), in HSL hsl(333, 97%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 55%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #490121?
Pair #490121 with warm cream, mauve, or muted rose for softer contrast, or use white for crisp text; these lighter companions balance its near-black depth without competing with its warm red undertones.
Is #490121 warm or cool?
#490121 reads as warm because its very low-lightness base is dominated by red and magenta rather than blue; that warmth gives the dark pink a serious, intimate mood suited to romance, cosmetics, and evening-focused designs.
Is #490121 readable on white or black?
#490121 has a 16.03:1 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.