#301B1B Hex Color
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Not the loud red most palettes reach for. The hex code #301b1b is a dark, dusty red with so little chroma it drifts toward ashy maroon, giving it a gloomy, matte character. That low lightness makes it a solid base for moody layouts and dark interfaces, where white text hits about 16.2:1 contrast. Pair it with muted sage or warm cream, not bright tones.
Questions about #301b1b
What is #301b1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #301b1b is rgb(48, 27, 27), in HSL hsl(0, 28%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 44%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #301b1b?
Muted sage, warm cream, and dusty rose flatter #301b1b without fighting its low saturation. Bright reds and oranges tend to overpower it, so keep companions soft and earthy.
Is #301b1b good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #301b1b reaches about 16.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark text on it fails, so stick to light type.
Is #301b1b readable on white or black?
#301b1b has a 16.17:1 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.