#302521 Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and muted saturation, #302521 is a dark brown with ashy gray and warm red undertones. The hex code feels serious, secluded, and dependable, fitting moody backgrounds, coffee or chocolate packaging, and vintage craft branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted terracotta, though large areas can look muddy without lighter contrast. White text reads clearly here with about 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #302521
What is #302521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302521 is rgb(48, 37, 33), in HSL hsl(16, 19%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 31%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302521?
#302521 pairs well with warm cream for readable contrast, muted terracotta for warmth, and sage for an organic accent. Keep the brown as the dominant base, then reserve lighter shades for text, borders, or key details.
Is #302521 readable on white or black?
#302521 has a 14.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.