#231F0E Hex Color
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#231f0e is a very dark yellow, so dim it reads closer to brown or grey. Its low lightness gives it a moody, grounded feel that suits dark UI backgrounds, moody branding, and sale graphics. It works best as a dominant base, flattered by muted golds or sage rather than bright white. The hex code #231f0e handles white text well, with contrast near 16.5:1.
Questions about #231f0e
What is #231f0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231f0e is rgb(35, 31, 14), in HSL hsl(49, 43%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 60%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #231f0e?
Muted golds, sage, and dusty mustard sit comfortably beside #231f0e because they share its low saturation. Bright white text is the strongest contrast option, while crisp cream keeps the palette warm.
Is #231f0e a warm or cool color?
#231f0e reads warm, since its base hue is yellow and its undertones lean olive and brown. Its very low lightness softens that warmth, so it feels subdued rather than bright or sunny.
Is #231f0e readable on white or black?
#231f0e has a 16.48:1 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.