#4C2020 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #4c2020 is a warm red with dusty brown undertones and a matte, wine-like depth. The hex code #4c2020 brings seriousness and restrained intensity to moody backgrounds, formal branding, autumn palettes, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 13.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #4c2020
What is #4c2020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c2020 is rgb(76, 32, 32), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 58%, 70%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #4c2020 warm or cool?
#4c2020 reads warm because its dark red base carries brown undertones and muted saturation, giving it a dusty, earthy cast rather than a clean, vivid red appearance in most palettes. Its subdued lightness keeps that warmth serious instead of bright or playful.
What colors pair well with #4c2020?
Pair #4c2020 with cream or sage for contrast that feels considered rather than loud, without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Use the red as a dominant base and reserve brighter tones for small accents.
Is #4c2020 readable on white or black?
#4c2020 has a 13.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.