#231E1B Hex Color
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#231e1b is a very dark, muted gray with subtle brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody branding, typography, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16.5:1 contrast. The hex code #231e1b also pairs well with dusty beige and soft amber accents.
Questions about #231e1b
What is #231e1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231e1b is rgb(35, 30, 27), in HSL hsl(23, 13%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 23%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #231e1b?
Is #231e1b warm or cool?
#231e1b reads as a warm near-black because its subtle brown undertones shift the dark gray away from a blue or neutral charcoal, giving it a grounded, intimate feel in place of a stark, cool appearance. Bright white or cool pale accents can create crisp contrast.
Is #231e1b readable on white or black?
#231e1b has a 16.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.