#4D001A Hex Color
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With strong red saturation and very low lightness, #4d001a is a dark, warm red with a slight purple undertone. It brings weight, urgency, and restrained drama to wine branding, formal layouts, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d001a.
Questions about #4d001a
What is #4d001a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d001a is rgb(77, 0, 26), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 66%, 70%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d001a?
#4d001a pairs well with white, pale neutrals, muted pink, and soft gold, balancing its deep red base while keeping the overall palette refined rather than overly heavy in polished, high-contrast layouts. Use pale neutrals for large text areas and warmer accents for cohesion.
Is #4d001a a warm or cool color?
#4d001a reads as a warm, dark red because its strong red saturation is paired with a slight purple undertone, giving it richness without making it feel distinctly blue or cool. It conveys weight, urgency, and restrained drama in formal or moody designs.
Where does #4d001a work best?
#4d001a works well as a dominant background, accent, or headline color in wine branding, formal layouts, and moody interfaces where its dark red weight can create focus without competing with lighter content. Pair it with generous light space when you want the composition to feel less intense.
Is #4d001a readable on white or black?
#4d001a has a 15.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.