#4A1504 Hex Color
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This deep, dim red carries a moody, serious intensity that works well for branding requiring a touch of strength. Because #4a1504 is so dark and unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #4a1504.
Questions about #4a1504
What is #4a1504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a1504 is rgb(74, 21, 4), in HSL hsl(15, 90%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 95%, 71%.
What colors pair well with the dark red of #4a1504?
This shade works best when paired with creamy off-whites, warm metallics like brass or gold, or muted sage greens. Because the color is so dark, avoid pairing it with other dark tones to ensure your design remains legible and visually balanced.
Is #4a1504 suitable for text usage?
Use caution with #4a1504 as body text, as its low luminosity can cause readability issues on many backgrounds. It performs most effectively as a dark accent color, header, or border element where high-contrast white or light cream text is layered over it.
Is #4a1504 readable on white or black?
#4a1504 has a 14.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.