#300817 Hex Color
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Reach for #300817 when a design needs a dark pink with real weight. The hex code reads almost black at first glance, but its warm red undertone suits nightlife branding, cosmetics, and moody UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white type, which clears WCAG AA at about 17.9:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose to soften the gloom.
Questions about #300817
What is #300817 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #300817 is rgb(48, 8, 23), in HSL hsl(338, 71%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 52%, 81%.
What text color works best on #300817?
White text works best on #300817, with a contrast ratio of about 17.9:1, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Most light colors stay readable, but white gives the clearest results.
What colors pair well with #300817?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm grays all flatter #300817 without competing with its depth. Skip bright reds and purples, which turn muddy next to a shade this dark.
Is #300817 readable on white or black?
#300817 has a 17.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.