#4B2D2F Hex Color
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Far from fire-engine red, the hex code #4b2d2f is a dark, dusty red that sits close to maroon. Its low saturation and deep value give it a gloomy, matte feel, so it shines as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent. White text passes AA easily on it, hitting about 12.2:1 contrast. Try it with muted gold or dusty rose instead of stark white.
Questions about #4b2d2f
What is #4b2d2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b2d2f is rgb(75, 45, 47), in HSL hsl(356, 25%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 37%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #4b2d2f?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and pale sage all flatter #4b2d2f because they match its low saturation. Bright reds and oranges tend to clash, and pure white can feel too stark next to it.
Is #4b2d2f readable on white or black?
#4b2d2f has a 12.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.