#4D1F16 Hex Color
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#4d1f16 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm, earthy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence suited to wine labels, autumn palettes, formal branding, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or dusty rose accents. White text achieves about 13.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d1f16.
Questions about #4d1f16
What is #4d1f16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d1f16 is rgb(77, 31, 22), in HSL hsl(10, 56%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 71%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d1f16?
#4d1f16 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, muted beige, and soft tan because these lighter companions soften its deep red-brown base while preserving an earthy, refined feel across branding and editorial layouts. Use it as a dominant color with lighter accents, or add terracotta for a warmer autumn palette.
Is #4d1f16 warm or cool?
#4d1f16 reads as a warm color because its dark red-brown base carries noticeable red and earthy brown undertones rather than blue or gray, even though it has low lightness overall. That warmth suits autumn-inspired work and gives formal layouts a grounded, dramatic presence.
Is #4d1f16 readable on white or black?
#4d1f16 has a 13.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.