Dark Red

The color #48221B is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 34, 27 and HSL values of 9°, 45%, 19%.

Color Values for #48221B

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HEX:
#48221B
RGB:
rgb(72,34,27) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,45%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 53%, 63%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #48221B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #48221B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 10.6%

Contrast Analysis for #48221B

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #48221B

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #48221B

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #48221B

The complementary color for #48221B is #1B4046. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #48221B

The analogous colors for #48221B are #461B2A and #46371B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #48221B

The triadic colors for #48221B are #1B4621 and #211B46. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #48221B

These are the darker variations of #48221B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A1B16 and #2B1410. This progression shows how #48221B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #48221B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D4E49 and #917A76. This progression shows how #48221B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #48221B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #48221B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #48221B in their visual identity.

#48221B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #48221B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #48221B is a dark red with RGB values of 72, 34, 27 and HSL values of 9°, 45%, 19%.

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