#241713 Hex Color

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With its very low lightness and muted red-brown undertone, #241713 feels inky, serious, and close to charcoal. The hex code #241713 suits moody backgrounds, dramatic food branding, and bold sports or entertainment layouts. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream or copper accents; white text also clears WCAG AA body-text contrast.

Questions about #241713

What is #241713 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241713 is rgb(36, 23, 19), in HSL hsl(14, 31%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 47%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #241713?
#241713 pairs well with warm cream, muted copper, and dusty pink because these lighter tones reveal its brown-red undertone without making the palette feel harsh. Use cream for text and copper for small accents.
Is #241713 readable on white or black?
#241713 has a 17.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.