#302017 Hex Color
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The hex code #302017 produces a very dark, muted brown with nearly gray, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, coffee or chocolate branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream accents. White text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for body text.
Questions about #302017
What is #302017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302017 is rgb(48, 32, 23), in HSL hsl(22, 35%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 52%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302017?
Warm cream and soft beige create clear, inviting contrast with #302017, while muted terracotta, sage, or dusty rose add restrained color without overpowering its smoky brown base, keeping the overall palette calm and vintage.
Is #302017 readable on white or black?
#302017 has a 15.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.