#231A14 Hex Color
Deep, Ashy Brown With Quiet Weight
#231a14 is a very dark, muted brown with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, reliability, and comfort, making it effective for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents. White text reads clearly at about 17.1:1 contrast, and the hex code is #231a14.
Questions about #231a14
What is #231a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231a14 is rgb(35, 26, 20), in HSL hsl(24, 27%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 43%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #231a14?
#231a14 pairs especially well with warm cream, ivory, and muted terracotta accents, which soften its near-black depth without losing its earthy character. These combinations work well in coffee packaging, editorial layouts, and vintage-inspired interfaces.
Is #231a14 warm or cool?
#231a14 reads as a warm brown because its dark neutral base carries subtle red and orange-brown influence, though its ashy, low-saturation quality keeps the warmth restrained. That balance gives it a grounded, serious mood rather than a rich, red-brown glow.
Is #231a14 readable on white or black?
#231a14 has a 17.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.