#4D2C2E Hex Color
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Reach for dark maroon when red needs to whisper. The hex code #4d2c2e is a dusty, near-black red with brown undertones, closer to wine than fire. It works best as a dominant base in moody designs or a supporting tone under brighter accents. White text reads clearly on it at about 12.2:1 contrast, safe even for small body copy.
Questions about #4d2c2e
What is #4d2c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d2c2e is rgb(77, 44, 46), in HSL hsl(356, 27%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 40%, 70%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d2c2e?
Pair #4d2c2e with warm cream, dusty sage, or muted gold. Its low saturation lets lighter, softer tones stand out without clashing, while bright reds tend to compete with it.
Is #4d2c2e readable on white or black?
#4d2c2e has a 12.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.