#4D1D1D Hex Color
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#4d1d1d is a dark maroon with dusty, ashy undertones and barely any brightness. It reads serious and moody, which suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and dark mode backgrounds. As a dominant base it holds up well, though fine detail can turn muddy against it. White text is a safe bet, with contrast near 13.9:1 on this hex code.
Questions about #4d1d1d
What is #4d1d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d1d1d is rgb(77, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 45%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 62%, 70%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d1d1d?
Softened neutrals work best, such as sage, warm beige, or a muted gold accent. Pure white can make it look flat, so slightly off-whites keep the pairing balanced.
Is #4d1d1d readable on white or black?
#4d1d1d has a 13.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.