#4C0000 Hex Color
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This desaturated, deep red carries a heavy, serious presence that leans into gloom. Because of its intense darkness, #4c0000 works best as an accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily feel muddy. Pair it with crisp white text to take advantage of its high contrast ratio. The hex code for this moody shade is #4c0000.
Questions about #4c0000
What is #4c0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c0000 is rgb(76, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 70%.
How should I use #4c0000 in a design project?
#4c0000 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background because its extreme darkness can quickly muddy a layout. Use it sparingly to draw the eye to buttons, borders, or text highlights against a light, neutral backdrop.
What colors pair well with #4c0000?
Is #4c0000 readable on white or black?
#4c0000 has a 16.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.