#492044 Hex Color
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#492044 is a desaturated, deep magenta that leans heavily into gloom and mystery. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as a moody background or a primary brand tone rather than for fine details. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the darkness. With a high contrast ratio of 13.3:1 against white, text remains perfectly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #492044
What is #492044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #492044 is rgb(73, 32, 68), in HSL hsl(307, 39%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 7%, 71%.
What colors pair best with #492044 for a balanced design?
Is #492044 readable on white or black?
#492044 has a 13.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.