#4C241B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #4c241b is a warm red-brown with dusty, low-saturation undertones. Its serious, grounded mood suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or pale blue accents, while white text stays highly readable at about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #4c241b.
Questions about #4c241b
What is #4c241b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c241b is rgb(76, 36, 27), in HSL hsl(11, 48%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 64%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4c241b?
#4c241b pairs well with warm cream for softer contrast, pale blue for a restrained complement, and muted terracotta or burgundy for a cohesive autumn palette. Keep brighter accents limited so the dark base remains intentional.
Is #4c241b a warm or cool color?
#4c241b reads as a warm color because its red-brown base carries earthy red and brown undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued. That muted balance makes it feel grounded rather than bright or fiery.
Is #4c241b readable on white or black?
#4c241b has a 13.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.