#491813 Hex Color
A heavy, moody and unsaturated dark red
This unsaturated, dark red carries a heavy, serious weight. Because it sits on the edge of black, #491813 works best as a moody background or a primary branding color rather than a small accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft creams or dusty sages, which help lift its gloom. The hex code for this deep, earthy tone is #491813.
Questions about #491813
What is #491813 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #491813 is rgb(73, 24, 19), in HSL hsl(6, 59%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 74%, 71%.
What colors pair best with #491813?
Soft creams and dusty sage greens provide the best contrast for #491813 by lifting its inherent gloom. Because this shade is so close to black, these lighter, desaturated tones prevent the palette from feeling too muddy or completely closed off.
Is #491813 suitable for text usage?
Using #491813 for body text is generally discouraged unless the background is extremely light, as its low luminance reduces readability. It functions much more effectively as a bold, moody accent color or a background layer where contrast can be carefully managed.
Is #491813 readable on white or black?
#491813 has a 14.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.