#492244 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #492244 is a dusty magenta with low saturation and a matte, shadowed feel. It brings mystery and understated romance to backgrounds, nightlife graphics, cosmetics, and fashion. The hex code #492244 works best as a dominant dark base with softer pinks or warm neutrals, while white text reaches about 13.2:1 contrast for readable type.
Questions about #492244
What is #492244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #492244 is rgb(73, 34, 68), in HSL hsl(308, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 7%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #492244?
Is #492244 readable on white or black?
#492244 has a 13.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.