#4D2120 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty red carries a somber, grounded intensity. Because it is so dark, #4d2120 functions best as a moody background for formal branding or editorial layouts. White text provides exceptional readability against this shade, boasting a 13.5:1 contrast ratio. Use it to anchor designs rather than as a small accent to keep colors crisp. The hex code for this warm tone is #4d2120.
Questions about #4d2120
What is #4d2120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d2120 is rgb(77, 33, 32), in HSL hsl(1, 41%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #4d2120 for a balanced design?
This dark, dusty red works best when balanced by lighter, neutral tones like cream or warm beige to lift its heavy, somber nature. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, pair it with crisp white or pale, muted golds.
Is #4d2120 suitable for use as a primary interface color?
Due to its extremely low luminosity, #4d2120 is generally too heavy for large-scale UI components like buttons or main navigation. Reserve this shade for deep, atmospheric backgrounds where white text can maintain high legibility against the dark surface.
Is #4d2120 readable on white or black?
#4d2120 has a 13.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.