#4B0222 Hex Color
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#4b0222 is a dark, warm pink with a wine-red undertone and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious mood suits romance, nightlife, cosmetics, and moody branding. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent with blush, cream, or soft peach. Large areas can feel heavy. White text has about a 15.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #4b0222.
Questions about #4b0222
What is #4b0222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b0222 is rgb(75, 2, 34), in HSL hsl(334, 95%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 55%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4b0222?
The #4b0222 hex color pairs well with mauve, cream, and soft peach, which soften its deep wine-red warmth; charcoal can add a grounded neutral contrast without competing with the shade.
Is #4b0222 a warm or cool color?
#4b0222 reads as a warm, dark pink because its red and magenta balance leans toward a wine-red undertone. Its very low lightness makes it feel serious and mysterious, especially when used in larger areas.
Is #4b0222 readable on white or black?
#4b0222 has a 15.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.