#231708 Hex Color
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Dusty and nearly black, #231708 is a dark brown with a faint orange undertone. Its deep, muted tone suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate branding, or vintage layouts. It reads warmer than charcoal and works well as a dominant base, letting cream or amber accents stand out. White text on top clears WCAG AA at about 17.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #231708
What is #231708 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231708 is rgb(35, 23, 8), in HSL hsl(33, 63%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 77%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #231708?
Cream, amber, and burnt orange lift #231708 without fighting its warmth. For a cooler contrast, try muted sage or soft teal, which keep the palette grounded while adding balance.
Is #231708 readable on white or black?
#231708 has a 17.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.