#30050D Hex Color
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#30050d is an incredibly dark, dusty red that leans toward a moody maroon. Because of its extreme depth, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs well with soft gold or cool gray to cut through the intense, somber saturation. White text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring it works for formal design projects needing strong contrast.
Questions about #30050d
What is #30050d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30050d is rgb(48, 5, 13), in HSL hsl(349, 81%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 73%, 81%.
How should #30050d be used in web design?
#30050d functions best as a high-impact accent or background for text-heavy, sophisticated layouts. Because it is so dark and saturated, it can easily overpower a design, so use it sparingly to create drama or focus in formal projects.
Which colors pair well with #30050d?
This deep maroon pairs effectively with soft gold to emphasize its warmth or with cool gray to provide a neutral balance. The heavy contrast ensures that white or light-toned typography remains perfectly legible against this dark, moody shade.
Is #30050d readable on white or black?
#30050d has a 18.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.