#4C0013 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated red carries a serious, moody weight. As a near-black tone, #4c0013 excels as a background for dark, formal interfaces rather than large blocks of text. It creates high contrast with white, but use it sparingly as an accent to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #4c0013.
Questions about #4c0013
What is #4c0013 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c0013 is rgb(76, 0, 19), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 70%.
How should I use #4c0013 in a user interface?
#4c0013 functions best as a secondary accent or a sophisticated background color rather than for large blocks of text. Because it is extremely dark, pair it with crisp white or high-value cream text to ensure it remains legible for users.
Does #4c0013 read as a warm or cool color?
While technically a red, #4c0013 carries a distinct cool, desaturated weight that feels more like a dark charcoal with a subtle wine undertone. This makes it an excellent choice for designers seeking a non-traditional, grounded alternative to standard black.
Is #4c0013 readable on white or black?
#4c0013 has a 15.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.