#301A1D Hex Color
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This incredibly dark, dusty red sits on the edge of black, providing a serious and moody foundation. The hex code for this tone is #301a1d. Because of its extreme depth, it serves best as a grounded background color for sophisticated dark mode interfaces. White text remains perfectly legible against it, offering excellent readability. Use this shade sparingly to keep layouts from feeling too heavy.
Questions about #301a1d
What is #301a1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #301a1d is rgb(48, 26, 29), in HSL hsl(352, 30%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 40%, 81%.
How does #301a1d function as a background color?
#301a1d provides a sophisticated, grounded alternative to pure black that feels warmer and less harsh on the eyes. Because it is so deep, it maintains high contrast ratios when paired with light gray or crisp off-white text.
What colors pair best with #301a1d?
This shade works beautifully alongside muted, earthy tones like sage or dusty gold, which prevent the palette from becoming too intense. For a high-impact contrast, pair it with soft, warm whites or very pale, desaturated pinks.
Is #301a1d readable on white or black?
#301a1d has a 16.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.