#4A1A1A Hex Color
Dark maroon with dusty warmth
#4a1a1a is a dark maroon with a dusty, ashy warmth. Its low saturation and deep value make it a strong dominant base for moody layouts, wine branding, or autumn themes, and it pairs well with muted gold. Keep text white for contrast, since about 14.4:1 passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #4a1a1a
What is #4a1a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a1a1a is rgb(74, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 65%, 71%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a1a1a?
Muted gold, dusty blush, and soft cream flatter #4a1a1a without fighting its low saturation. For contrast, a pale sage or warm gray keeps the palette calm while letting the maroon stay dominant.
Is #4a1a1a readable on white or black?
#4a1a1a has a 14.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.