#49232A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted maroon carries a serious and somber weight. Because of its extremely low saturation, #49232a works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than a primary fill. It creates high contrast with white text, providing excellent readability for dark interfaces. Designers often pair this hex code with soft grays to ground the color without letting it appear muddy.
Questions about #49232a
What is #49232a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49232a is rgb(73, 35, 42), in HSL hsl(349, 35%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 42%, 71%.
How should I use #49232a in a UI design?
#49232a works best as a deep, moody background color rather than a primary fill. Pair it with soft off-white or muted gray text to ensure high readability while maintaining a sophisticated, serious aesthetic across your dark interface.
Does #49232a have warm or cool undertones?
While #49232a is essentially a neutral, low-saturation maroon, its red components give it a subtly warm, earthy presence. This makes it feel grounded and less aggressive than a true primary red, which helps it blend well into professional color schemes.
Is #49232a readable on white or black?
#49232a has a 13.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.